London to Dover bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Dover

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$12

Average price

$20

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 22 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

108 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

National ExpressNX007
11:00PM3h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:00AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$121One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
08:00PM3h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:20PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
12:30PM3h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:00PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
04:30PM3h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:05PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
09:30AM3h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:55PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London to Dover

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)

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Train

€14

Average price

Cheapest

€42

Average price

2h 54m

Average total duration

2h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

London to Dover bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 12:41 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX00711:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
3h45
3:15 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX0073:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
7:25 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX0077:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
10:20 PM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX00710:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
1:00 AM Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Dover

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Buses from London to Dover run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express and Southeastern from London to Dover

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:

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: $14

Buses from London to Dover: Journey Details

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.

Taking the Bus from London

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.

Getting into Dover by Bus

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.

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Popular bus stations from London to Dover

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Dover
The major bus station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Dover.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, New Cross Gate
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London, Elephant and Castle
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The major bus station for arrivals in Dover is Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) for your trip to Dover from London.
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