How to travel from London to Dover

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Travel Information from London to Dover

Distance66 miles (107 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$9 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 3 h
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 6 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Travel 66 miles (107 km) by bus or train between London and Dover. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Dover.

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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
09:30AM3h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:00PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX007
09:30AM3h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:00PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SoutheasternP19619
09:07AM1h06
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:13AMDover Priory (DVP)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SoutheasternP19504
09:10AM2h07
London Victoria (VIC)
11:17AMDover Priory (DVP)
$271One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP18656
08:10AM1h54
London Bridge (LBG)
10:04AMDover Priory (DVP)
$271One-way
0 transfers
SoutheasternP19506
08:10AM2h07
London Victoria (VIC)
10:17AMDover Priory (DVP)
$271One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
12:30PM3h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:20PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$221One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
08:00PM3h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:25PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX007
04:30PM4h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:30PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)
$351One-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 ways to get from London to Dover: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from London to Dover is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Dover:

A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Dover costing on average $20 (€18).

The quickest way to travel from London to Dover is by train, which takes on average 1 h 6 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 3 h on average.

Dover is approximately 66 miles (107 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Dover is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to 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 when traveling from London to Dover:

  • Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
  • Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and 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 $9 (€8) with National Express from London to Dover on Omio.
  • You can go to Dover from London by train with Southeastern. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Southeastern from London to Dover on Omio.

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

  • You'll find 4 direct buses a day to Dover with National Express.
  • You can check for a direct train to Dover with Southeastern with 7 direct trains per day.

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.

Omio customers who travel from London to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to Calais, Paris, Canterbury or 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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