The average train between Dover and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Dover to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Dover to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Dover and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 102.9 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 54m.