The average train between Gillingham and Dover takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham to Dover. 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 Gillingham and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Dover station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Gillingham to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Gillingham to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Gillingham to Dover train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gillingham and Dover is 250.9 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 7m.