The average train between Caterham and Dover takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Caterham and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Caterham to Dover train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Dover train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Caterham to Dover train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Caterham and Dover is 98.5 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Dover Priory via Purley and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 58m.