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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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dover:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dover costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Dover
How to get from London to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX00711:00 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX00711:00 PM3h05London, Victoria Coach Station2:05 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P858958:07 AM1h05London St Pancras International (STP)9:12 AMDover Priory (DVP)€241One-way0 transfers
Other options
P890615:01 PM1h54London Victoria (VIC)6:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)€171One-way0 transfers
P8902812:01 PM1h54London Victoria (VIC)1:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)€181One-way0 transfers
P890341:01 PM1h54London Victoria (VIC)2:55 PMDover Priory (DVP)€181One-way0 transfers
NX00712:30 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station4:05 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)€91One-way0 transfers
NX0074:30 PM3h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)€91One-way0 transfers
NX0078:00 PM3h25London, Victoria Coach Station11:25 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)€111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dover:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dover costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Dover by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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