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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury 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 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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$17 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Dover:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Dover costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
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How to get from Canterbury to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0071:03 AM1h02Canterbury, University Of Kent2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0071:03 AM1h02Canterbury, University Of Kent2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P863014:44 PM0h28Canterbury East (CBE)5:12 PMDover Priory (DVP)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
P862791:40 PM0h29Canterbury East (CBE)2:09 PMDover Priory (DVP)$171One-way0 transfers
P862964:07 PM0h29Canterbury East (CBE)4:36 PMDover Priory (DVP)$171One-way0 transfers
P862933:40 PM0h29Canterbury East (CBE)4:09 PMDover Priory (DVP)$171One-way0 transfers
NX0078:55 PM1h15Canterbury, University Of Kent10:10 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
NX00711:45 AM1h15Canterbury, University Of Kent1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
NX0074:20 PM1h15Canterbury, University Of Kent5:35 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Dover:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Dover costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Dover as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury East (CBE) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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