The average train between Dover and Gatwick takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Gatwick station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Dover to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Dover to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Dover and Gatwick is 104.4 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 53m.