The average train between East Grinstead and Dover takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Grinstead is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Dover. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead station and arriving at Dover station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
East Grinstead to Dover train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.
East Grinstead to Dover train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your East Grinstead to Dover train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between East Grinstead and Dover is 92 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from East Grinstead to Dover Priory via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.