What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Gatwick is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Dover to Gatwick?

The distance between Dover and Gatwick is 107 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Dover to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Gatwick bus from?

Dover to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Gatwick train from?

Dover to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Dover to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Dover to Gatwick bus arrive?

Dover to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Gatwick train arrive?

Dover to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Gatwick is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Dover to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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Dover to Gatwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 100 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick AirportCambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 56m
£43–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
5h 2m
£16–34
Drive 79.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Gatwick79.8 mi
1h 17m
£20–29
Train, line 100 bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Tonbridge
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhill
3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road East100
3h 3m
£28–53

Dover to Gatwick by train

134Weekly Trains

1h 56mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Gatwick.

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Distance: 106.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to North Terminal Bus Station via London Victoria in around 5h 2m.

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