How to travel from London to Dover

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Compare bus and train for London to Dover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 67 miles (108 km)

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Bus

$36

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

3h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Southeastern

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Dover is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dover costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

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

Travel options
from London to Dover

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX007
    10:30 PM3h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX007
    10:30 PM3h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SoutheasternP85910
    10:07 AM1h06
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternP89021
    11:13 AM1h42
    London Bridge (LBG)
    12:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP89039
    2:13 PM1h47
    London Bridge (LBG)
    4:00 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86296
    2:40 PM1h56
    London Victoria (VIC)
    4:36 PMDover Priory (DVP)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    9:30 AM3h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    2:00 PM3h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:35 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    6:30 PM3h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:10 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from London to Dover

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Dover, 55,24% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Dover and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Dover.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Dover including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dover is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dover costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 46m.

The distance from London to Dover is approximately 67 miles (108 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dover is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Dover:
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London 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 Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Dover with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to Calais, Paris, Canterbury, Dunkirk, Amsterdam. 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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