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Compare bus and train for Dover to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$34 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Dover to London:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to London costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Dover to London
How to get from Dover to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dover to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P862105:48 PM2h03Dover Priory (DVP)7:51 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$121One-way0 transfers
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P862105:48 PM2h03Dover Priory (DVP)7:51 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P859828:48 PM1h06Dover Priory (DVP)9:54 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
P90327_P902975:54 PM1h47Dover Priory (DVP)7:41 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$151One-way0 transfers
P9025811:28 AM1h43Dover Priory (DVP)1:11 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$181One-way0 transfers
P90322_P902914:55 PM1h46Dover Priory (DVP)6:41 PMLondon Bridge (LBG)$181One-way0 transfers
NX0075:50 PM3h30Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX0071:50 PM3h30Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)5:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
NX0079:15 AM3h35Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dover to London:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to London costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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