How to travel from Cambridge to Dover

There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Dover including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Dover is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Dover:

A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Dover costing on average $102.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Cambridge to Dover is approximately 89 miles (144 km).

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Dover is:

• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Dover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Dover:

• Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
• Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern to go to Dover by train.

Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury, Dunkirk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dover, you can explore the Dover Western Heights for historical fortifications and views, take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs, and visit the Dover Transport Museum for vintage vehicles. Enjoy Kearsney Abbey Gardens and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse. Don't miss Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels, the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Museum, Samphire Hoe nature reserve, and the Roman Painted House with ancient wall paintings.

Two to three days is sufficient to explore Dover's main attractions, including the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and the nearby countryside.