How to travel from London to Dover

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Compare bus and train for London to Dover

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 16 8Cheapest
Average price 31 12Cheapest
Average duration1h 6m3h 0m
Direct Options
First departure12:12 AM12:12 AM
Last departure11:54 PM11:54 PM
No. of daily departures95
Companies
  • DB Southeastern
  • National Express
CO2 Consumption
per journey/passenger in kg
32.1 - 96.3 107 - 267.5

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 Express
09:30AM3h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:55PMDover
$181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
11:00PM3h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:00AMDover
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Southeastern
09:07AM1h07
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:14AMDover Priory (DVP)
$631One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Southeastern
09:10AM1h59
London Victoria (VIC)
11:09AMDover Priory (DVP)
$541One-way
0 transfers
Southeastern
08:10AM1h50
London Bridge (LBG)
10:00AMDover Priory (DVP)
$541One-way
0 transfers
Southeastern
08:10AM1h59
London Victoria (VIC)
10:09AMDover Priory (DVP)
$541One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:30PM3h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:00PMDover
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:30PM3h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:25PMDover
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:00PM3h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:20PMDover
$181One-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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Find the best route from London to Dover with Omio's travel partners National Express and Southeastern! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Dover travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    FAQs: Travel from London to Dover

    FAQs: 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 to Dover from London including taking a bus or train.

    The cheapest way to go to Dover from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Dover:

    Taking a bus costs $11 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $21 (€18).

    The quickest way to travel to Dover from London is by train, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Bus takes 3 h on average.

    The distance from London to Dover is approximately 66 miles (107 km).

    The average frequency per day from London to Dover is:

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dover:

      • Buses from London to Dover most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dover, P&O Ferry.
      • Trains mostly leave from London St Pancras International and tend to arrive in Dover Priory.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Dover:

      • You can go to Dover from London by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with National Express from London to Dover on Omio.
      • You can travel by train from London to Dover with Southeastern, and you can find Southeastern London to Dover tickets for $21 (€18) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from London to Dover with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find direct buses with National Express.
      • You'll find direct trains with Southeastern.

      Direct services to Dover tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

      Your trip from London to Dover doesn't have to end in Dover. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam. If you’d like to add Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam to your London to Dover tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Dover today!

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