How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Dover start from £162. The average price for this train route is around £256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Dover?

The average train journey time from Washington to Dover is 10h 34m, covering a distance of 436 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 34m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Dover route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Dover?

The earliest train from Washington to Dover departs at 06:50. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Washington to Dover from £71 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to Dover on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:50	Union Station	10h 25m	17:15	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	07:05	Union Station	11h 45m	18:50	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	09:25	Union Station	9h 25m	18:50	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:52	Union Station	10h 7m	23:59	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	22:00	Union Station	15h 20m	13:20	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Get from Washington to Dover

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 10 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just £162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

10h 34mAverage duration

436 milesDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,633 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5633 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £162

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Dover start from £162. The average price for this train route is around £256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Dover?
The average train journey time from Washington to Dover is 10h 34m, covering a distance of 436 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Dover route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Dover?
The earliest train from Washington to Dover departs at 06:50. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

£116

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10/12

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11/12

£89

12/12

£87

13/12

£71

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £71 to £301 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £71, which is on 2025-12-13.