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How to get from Canterbury to Dover by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Dover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Dover
Travel to Dover easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Dover.
There are 2 ways to get from Canterbury to Dover: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Dover from Canterbury is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Canterbury to Dover:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $15 (€13).
The quickest way to travel from Canterbury to Dover is by train, which takes on average 28 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 30 min on average.
Dover is approximately 14 miles (22 km) away from Canterbury.
The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Dover is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dover from Canterbury as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Canterbury to Dover:
- Buses mostly leave from Canterbury, St. Georges Lane and tend to arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury East and arrive in Dover Priory.
The following travel companies offer services from Canterbury to Dover:
- National Express can take you to Dover by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Canterbury to Dover for $9 (€8).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Dover by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Southeastern Canterbury to Dover tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Canterbury to Dover with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- Direct trains with Southeastern with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dover as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Canterbury to Dover.
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