How to travel from Dover to Southampton

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Travel Information to Southampton from Dover

Distance118 miles (190 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$17 - $100
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 6 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $100 (€90) • 3 h 32 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Travel 118 miles (190 km) by bus or train between Dover and Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dover to Southampton.

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from Dover to Southampton

How to get from Dover to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dover to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:35AM8h15
Dover
11:50AMSouthampton
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:35AM8h15
Dover
11:50AMSouthampton
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:50PM7h10
Dover
12:00AMSouthampton
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dover to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Dover to Southampton.

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There are 2 ways to get from Dover to Southampton: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Southampton from Dover is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dover to Southampton:

A bus is $83 (€75) less than a train with an average ticket price of $100 (€90) from Dover to Southampton.

The fastest way from Dover to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 32 min.

There are alternative travel options to Southampton that take longer:

Bus takes 6 h 10 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 118 miles (190 km) between Dover and Southampton.

The average frequency per day from Dover to Southampton is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

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

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dover to Southampton:

    • You can travel by bus from Dover to Southampton with National Express, and you can find National Express Dover to Southampton tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
    • You can travel by train from Dover to Southampton with Southeastern or South Western Railway, and you can find Southeastern Dover to Southampton tickets for $100 (€90) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Dover to Southampton with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct buses with.
    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Dover to Southampton? Many Omio customers who go from Dover to Southampton usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford from Southampton, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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