The average train between East Grinstead and Deal takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from East Grinstead to Deal. 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 East Grinstead and Deal. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Grinstead is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from East Grinstead to Deal? 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 East Grinstead to Deal. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead station and arriving at Deal station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
East Grinstead to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Grinstead station.
East Grinstead to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Deal station.
Book your East Grinstead to Deal train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between East Grinstead and Deal is 98.9 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from East Grinstead to Deal via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.