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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Dover
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dover:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dover costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
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How to get from Birmingham to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:45 AM8h45Birmingham7:30 PMDover$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 AM8h45Birmingham7:30 PMDover$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:00 PM7h25Birmingham10:25 PMDover$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 PM7h35Birmingham1:05 AMDover$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dover:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Dover costing on average $93 (€76).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dover as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
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