Cardiff to Dover by train
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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Dover
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Travelling from Cardiff to Dover by train
Want to know how to get from Cardiff to Dover by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cardiff to Dover take around 3 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 313 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cardiff is scheduled to depart at around 05:12. The last departure is usually at around 21:20 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cardiff at around 03:45, with the last train leaving at around 23:07. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 65 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$73.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Dover, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Dover.
Is there a direct train from Cardiff to Dover?
The journey between Cardiff and Dover usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cardiff to Dover every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Cardiff to Dover?
The Cardiff to Dover train travel takes about 3 hours and 46 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cardiff to Dover train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dover leaving Cardiff at around 05:12 and the last train leaving at around 21:20 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cardiff at around 03:45, with the final departure at 23:07.
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