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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 380 miles (612 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $75 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dover:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $75 (€61).
A flight is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Dover
How to get from Edinburgh to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX598 · NX00710:05 PM14h55Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX598 · NX00710:05 PM14h55Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX598 · NX00710:05 PM14h55Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX591 · NX00710:35 AM15h10Edinburgh, Bus Station1:45 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dover:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $75 (€61).
A flight is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $126 (€102).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dover as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Dover by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- 23 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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