The average train between Purley and Dover takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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 Purley and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Dover. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Purley to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Purley to Dover train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Purley and Dover is 101.9 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 26m.