How to travel from Glasgow to Dover

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Dover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a train costs an average of €104.

Distance: 398 miles (641 km)

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€104

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€52

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6h 20m

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5h 50m

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14h 4m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Dover is a bus with an average price of €79.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dover costing on average €104.

A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Dover costing on average €225.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Dover is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 20m.

Bus takes on average 14h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Dover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Dover among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Dover

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU2610
    9:05 AM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:20 AMLondon Luton Airport
    531One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU2610
    9:05 AM1h15
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:20 AMLondon Luton Airport
    531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU2614
    7:50 PM1h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:00 PMLondon Luton Airport
    1441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX594 · NX007
    10:45 PM14h15
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX591 · NX007
    9:15 AM16h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX181 · NX541 · NX007
    11:00 PM17h05
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    4:05 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    761One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1481
    7:40 AM1h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:10 AMLondon Gatwick Airport
    811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Ryanair UKRK 329
    9:45 PM1h20
    Glasgow International Airport
    11:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    831One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2413
    8:20 PM1h20
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    861One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Dover.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Dover including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Dover is a bus with an average price of €79.

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

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dover costing on average €154.

A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Dover costing on average €225.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Dover is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 24m.

Bus takes on average 14h 22m.

The distance from Glasgow to Dover is approximately 398 miles (641 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Dover is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Dover:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
  • Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Dover by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Dover:
  • 20 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dover, you can explore the Dover Western Heights for historical fortifications and views, take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs, and visit the Dover Transport Museum for vintage vehicles. Enjoy Kearsney Abbey Gardens and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse. Don't miss Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels, the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Museum, Samphire Hoe nature reserve, and the Roman Painted House with ancient wall paintings.
Two to three days is sufficient to explore Dover's main attractions, including the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and the nearby countryside.

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