How to travel from Liverpool to Dover

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Dover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $183.

Distance: 239 miles (386 km)

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Bus

$183

Average price

$46

Average price

Cheapest

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 47m

Average total duration

10h 17m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Dover is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Dover costing on average $183.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Dover including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Dover among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Liverpool to Dover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX541 · NX007
    2:55 PM11h10
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX541 · NX007
    2:55 PM11h10
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33303+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP85963
    2:43 PM4h31
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:14 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $1601One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC16946+Avanti West CoastW33031+West Midlands TrainsC18019+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International
    1:33 PM4h41
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:14 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $1601One-way
    4 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33303+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Mersey RailG30904+West Midlands TrainsC16952
    2:13 PM4h42
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    6:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $1601One-way
    5 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33050+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+SoutheasternP89062 · P85702
    2:10 PM4h45
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $1601One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX421 · NX007
    1:45 AM11h15
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX007
    11:00 AM12h25
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    11:25 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX007
    9:30 AM10h40
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    8:10 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Dover.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Dover including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Dover is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Dover costing on average $183.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 4h 7m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 47m.

The distance from Liverpool to Dover is approximately 239 miles (386 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Dover is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Dover:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool 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 Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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