Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dover will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 buses that leave London for Dover on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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 London to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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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![]() | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:15 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 7:25 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:00 AM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 56m |
First bus 00:12 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Find the best buses to Dover from London with Omio's travel partners National Express and Southeastern from $14 (€11). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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 London - Dover 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.
London to Dover bus information with National Express:
Bus connections between the capital and coast are frequent. There is a regular direct bus service connecting London Victoria Station and Dover town center and ferry port, provided by National Express. Journey duration varies depending on departure time, with the fastest connection taking around 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach Dover. The first National Express bus to Dover leaves Victoria Station at 7:30 a.m, with services operating roughly every two hours until the final departure at 11:30 p.m. Weekend services follow a very similar timetable. Buses from London to Dover stop at the ferry port before terminating in the town center.
Victoria Coach Station is located to the south of central London, close to Victoria mainline railway station and an Underground station with stops on the Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line. Bus routes 22, 211, 239 and C1 stop close to the Coach Station, as does the N11 night bus. There is a taxi rank just outside the station, on Eccleston Place.
Dover is the most popular ferry port for journeys to the continent. Its conspicuous landmarks are the imposing medieval castle, dating from the 12th century, and the famous white cliffs, an iconic image of the southern English coast. National Express buses stop at the ferry terminal with passenger lounges, a cafe, shuttle bus connections and a taxi rank. Buses from London to Dover terminate in the center of town at the Pencester Road station, which offers local bus connections, links to major towns in Kent and coastal services. Dover Priory rail station is about 15 minutes walk from the bus terminus.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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