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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€66 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Dover by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Dover:
A bus is $35 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Dover costing on average $56 (€44).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Dover as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
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