The average train between Dover and East Grinstead takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to East Grinstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at East Grinstead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dover to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Dover to East Grinstead train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Dover and East Grinstead is 92 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to East Grinstead via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 38m.