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Trip Summary
6 trains operate daily from Peterborough to Dover. The train trip from Peterborough to Dover is usually about 4 hours and 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest London North Eastern Railway + Connections train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 15m |
| Lowest price | €27.27 |
| Most frequent service | London North Eastern Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Peterborough to Dover?
London North Eastern Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Peterborough to Dover. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 6 | 4h 23m | €27.27 |
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Peterborough and Dover is approximately 120 miles, or 193 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Peterborough to Dover tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Peterborough at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main departure station: Peterborough Train Station
There is one train station in Peterborough.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
Where is the train station in Dover?
Main arrival station: Kearsney Station
Dover receives travelers from Peterborough at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Dover:
Kearsney Station
Dover Priory
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