The average train between Dover and West Sussex takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. 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 West Sussex at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover to West Sussex? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at West Sussex station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Dover to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Dover to West Sussex train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Dover and West Sussex is 121.6 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Billingshurst via London St Pancras Intl and Horsham in around 3h 23m.