Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dover to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to London will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Dover for London on Mon, Jun 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
4h 0m Average duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:15 AM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 3h05 | 7:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 3h20 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 3h20 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 42m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 19:12 |
Buy your official National Express and Southeastern bus tickets to London from Dover from $13 (€11) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to London from Dover, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from Dover to London bus information:
Buses offer a quick and convenient way to travel the 67 miles from Dover to London. National Express operates 11 direct services each day with the first leaving at 4:50 a.m. and the last departure at 8:00 p.m. Travel time ranges between 2 hours and 20 minutes and 3 hours and 10 minutes. The faster services make several stops including Dover Ferry Port, Whitfield, and Canterbury. The slower service calls at Folkestone, Hythe, Maidstone, and others.
Buses from Dover to London depart from Pencester Road near Market Square in the centre of town. cabs may be scarce but many Stagecoach bus routes pass along this road providing extensive connections to other destinations in the city and around Kent. Dover Priory train station is located some 10 minutes walk away. Coaches also call at Dover Ferry Port but do not visit the cruise terminal which is about 1 mile away. The Ferry Port coach stop has waiting rooms, cafes and other facilities.
London is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a rich and royal history and a wealth of attractions. Along with great shopping and dining, visitors can enjoy the many green parks, celebrated monuments, world-famous museums, art galleries, concert halls and theatres. Buses from Dover to London terminate at the capital's main transport hub of Victoria Coach Station. The adjacent Victoria Bus Station is a major terminus for London buses. Many bus routes pass by the front of the coach station including the 22, 211, 239, C1 and C10, along with the N11 and N44 night buses. Nearby Eccleston Place features a cab stand. Victoria mainline station, located 600 metres away, features the Gatwick Express and is on the Victoria, District and Circle underground lines.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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