Cheap bus tickets from Dover to London
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to London will cost around $ 13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 13.
Bus schedule from Dover to London
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Bus times from Dover to London
Fastest Journey
2 h 55 m
Average
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
108 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Dover for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
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Bus Information to London from Dover
 | Distance | 66 miles (107 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 2 h 55 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $12 (€10) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express |
Buses from Dover to London cover the 66 miles (107 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 55 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $12 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $12 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Dover Priory and arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Bus companies
Travel with National Express from Dover to London
National Express buses will get you between Dover and London from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Dover - London bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
When purchasing your National Express bus tickets from Dover to London, keep the following coronavirus related policies and recommendations in mind outlined by our travel partner:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Buses From Dover To London: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Bus from Dover
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.
Getting into London by Bus
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.
Travel Tips
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Dover Priory and arriving in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Dover Priory, which is located around 0.6 miles (903 m) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city center.
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