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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Dover. However, there are services departing from Povey Cross Road East and arriving at Pencester Road via Redhill Bus Station, Fairfield Halls, Lewisham Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Dover?

The distance between Gatwick and Dover is 107 miles. The road distance is 80.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dover without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Gatwick to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dover bus from?

Gatwick to Dover bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Povey Cross Road East station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dover train from?

Gatwick to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Dover?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dover is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 405 bus and line 75 bus and bus and line 15 bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Gatwick to Dover bus arrive?

Gatwick to Dover bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Redhill Bus Station.

Where does the Gatwick to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Dover is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Gatwick to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Gatwick to Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, and line 405 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 31m
£34–71
Drive 79.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gatwick to Dovercar 79.6 mi
1h 19m
£20–29
Line 100 bus, line 405 bus, line 75 bus, bus, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Park Streetbus 405
3. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Stationbus 75
4. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
5h 46m
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the train from Tonbridge to Dover Priorytrain
3h 25m
£23–51

Gatwick to Dover by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Pencester Road via Redhill Bus Station, Park Street, Fairfield Halls, Lewisham Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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