The average train between Gatwick and Dover takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Gatwick to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Gatwick to Dover train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Dover is 104.4 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 32m.