Dover to Croydon by train
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Overview: trains from Dover to Croydon
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Dover to Croydon by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Dover to Croydon? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 101 kilometres.
Train cost between Dover and Croydon
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: US$74.50
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
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Dover to Croydon train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Dover to Croydon is at 06:18 and the last is at 21:48. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:48 and the last one is at 20:58. You can expect 58 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 10 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from Dover to Croydon
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 52 minutes, spanning 101 kilometres in total.
Booking time frame: Dover to Croydon trains
Tickets for travel to Croydon along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Learn more about train travel from Dover to Croydon
Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Croydon city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.
FAQs about the train journey from Dover to Croydon
Want to know more about your journey from Dover to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Dover and Croydon is 101 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is US$74.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
Tickets for this route become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 52 minutes.
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