The average train between West Sussex and Dover takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Dover. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Dover station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
West Sussex to Dover train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Dover train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your West Sussex to Dover train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between West Sussex and Dover is 121.6 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Dover Priory via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.