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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Portland, ME to Dover, NH
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, ME to Dover, NH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to Dover, NH will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 buses that leave Portland, ME for Dover, NH on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
3:59 AM0h56Portland, ME4:55 AMDover, NH$241One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM1h05Portland, ME7:50 PMDover, NH$261One-way0 transfers
- 3:59 AM0h56Portland, ME4:55 AMDover, NH$241One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 PM1h05Portland, ME7:50 PMDover, NH$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Portland, ME to Dover, NH
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Dover, NH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Dover, NH:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, ME to Dover, NH costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Dover, NH take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 3m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Portland, ME to Dover, NH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Portland, ME to Dover, NH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to Dover, NH buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM Portland, ME | 1h05 | 6:50 PM Dover, NH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 PM Portland, ME | 1h05 | 7:50 PM Dover, NH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 3:59 AM Portland, ME | 0h56 | 4:55 AM Dover, NH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portland, ME to Dover, NH
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Buses from Portland, ME to Dover, NH run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 56m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
FAQs: Bus from Portland, ME to Dover, NH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Dover, NH by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover, NH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular bus stations from Portland, ME to Dover, NH
Most Portland, ME to Dover, NH buses use the Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal) to Portsmouth, Hanover Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portland, ME and Dover, NH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Portland, Congress St (Greyhound Bus Terminal) from Portland city centre
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