Dover to Eltham Trains

Dover to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Eltham takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 42m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dover Priory to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...

2h 9m

£36–65

Dover to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Eltham at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 PM → 6:49 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
5:48 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:48 PM → 8:19 PM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 9:19 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 1:19 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train

Dover to Eltham train times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 PM → 6:49 PM

5:48 PM → 7:49 PM

6:48 PM → 8:19 PM

7:45 PM → 9:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:19 AM

7:46 AM → 9:19 AM

8:45 AM → 10:19 AM

11:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM

6:45 AM → 8:19 AM

7:48 AM → 9:19 AM

8:48 AM → 10:19 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM

6:45 AM → 8:19 AM

7:48 AM → 9:19 AM

8:48 AM → 10:19 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dover, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

Train from Dover Priory to Ebbsfleet International

Train from Gravesend to Eltham

Train from Gravesend to Eltham

Dover to Eltham trains

Find Transport to Eltham

Trip Overview

Train

Dover to Eltham train times

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:44 PM → 6:49 PM

5:48 PM → 7:49 PM

6:48 PM → 8:19 PM

7:45 PM → 9:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:19 AM

7:46 AM → 9:19 AM

8:45 AM → 10:19 AM

11:45 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM

6:45 AM → 8:19 AM

7:48 AM → 9:19 AM

8:48 AM → 10:19 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 7:49 AM

6:45 AM → 8:19 AM

7:48 AM → 9:19 AM

8:48 AM → 10:19 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dover, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

Train from Dover Priory to Ebbsfleet International

Train from Gravesend to Eltham

Train from Gravesend to Eltham

Train trips from Dover

Train trips to Eltham

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