The average train between Dover and Croydon takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Croydon. 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 Dover and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Dover to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Dover to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Dover and Croydon is 102.4 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 38m.