The average train between Dover and Kew takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Kew. 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 Dover and Kew. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Kew at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kew. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Kew station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Dover to Kew train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Kew train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kew Gardens station.
Book your Dover to Kew train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and London Overground.
The distance between Dover and Kew is 118.3 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kew Gardens via London St Pancras Intl, West Hampstead Thameslink, and West Hampstead in around 1h 56m.