The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) without transferring at least once.
W32970+
G77422+
P8902711:32 AM2h23Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)$431One-way2 transfers
P89015+
W32945+
G774109:32 AM2h23Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:55 AMDover Priory (DVP)$431One-way2 transfers
P89021+
W32939+
G7741610:32 AM2h23Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)$431One-way2 transfers
G77119_C93201 · G77388+
P889956:22 AM2h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:03 AMDover Priory (DVP)$441One-way2 transfers
P89009+
G77124_C93205 · G774008:22 AM2h34Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:56 AMDover Priory (DVP)$441One-way2 transfers
W45420+
P858886:06 AM2h07Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)$981One-way1 transfer
P85910+
W454139:06 AM2h07Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)$981One-way1 transfer
P85902+
W456028:06 AM2h07Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)$981One-way1 transfer
P85917+
W4537510:06 AM2h07Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:13 PMDover Priory (DVP)$981One-way1 transfer
P85663 · P89021+
W4555310:36 AM2h19Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)$981One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP):
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Dover Priory (DVP) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.48 (€-15.75). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 10:56 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h09 | 6:15 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
W45420+ P85888 | 6:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h07 | 8:13 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P88995+ G77119_C93201 · G77388 | 6:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h41 | 9:03 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 transfers | |
C83034+ P86241 | 6:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h41 | 9:09 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
W45541+ P85628 · P88995 | 6:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h27 | 9:03 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 transfers | |
W45465+ P85894 | 6:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h27 | 9:13 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P86247+ C83038 | 7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h44 | 10:09 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P85902+ W45602 | 8:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h07 | 10:13 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P89009+ W32874 | 8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h37 | 10:56 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P89009+ G77400 · G77124_C93205 | 8:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 10:56 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 transfers | |
P86254+ C83047 | 8:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h43 | 11:09 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
P85643 · P89009+ W45403 | 8:36 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h20 | 10:56 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 transfers | |
P85910+ W45413 | 9:06 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h07 | 11:13 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 16:06. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 3:41 AM |
Last train 4:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Dover Priory (DVP) from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover Priory (DVP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dover Priory (DVP)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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