Sheffield to Dover by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Dover

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield to Dover, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:45 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 314
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$74.50 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 4m
Train operators 15

Sheffield to Dover train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Sheffield to Dover by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Sheffield to Dover take around 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 314 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Sheffield is scheduled to depart at around  04:45. The last departure is usually at around 23:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Sheffield at around 06:27, with the last train leaving at around 23:42. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 34 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$74.50.

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 Sheffield to Dover?

The journey between Sheffield and Dover usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Dover?

The Sheffield to Dover train travel takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Sheffield to Dover train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dover leaving Sheffield at around 04:45 and the last train leaving at around 23:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Sheffield at around 06:27, with the final departure at 23:42.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.