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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Dover
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €179 Average price |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Manchester to Dover by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Dover
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dover:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dover costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dover costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dover as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Dover by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Dover by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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