How to travel from Edinburgh to Dover

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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 $93.

Distance: 380 miles (612 km)

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$129

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$71

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$47

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6h 12m

Average total duration

5h 42m

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30m

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13h 27m

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12h 57m

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4h 21m

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1h 21m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lumo

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National Express

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easyJet

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from Edinburgh to Dover

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

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

National Express
10:35AM15h10
Edinburgh
01:45AMDover
$541One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:35AM15h10
Edinburgh
01:45AMDover
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:35AM15h10
Edinburgh
01:45AMDover
$541One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Dover.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Dover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Dover is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dover:

A flight is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $49 (€39).

A flight is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dover costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Dover is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Bus takes on average 14h 15m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Dover is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Dover is:
  • Around 32 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Dover:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Dover by flight.
  • Travel with LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Dover:
  • 23 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury, Dunkirk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.

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