How to travel from Portsmouth to Dover

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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Dover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a train costs an average of €66.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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€66

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€33

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3h 54m

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6h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Dover is a bus with an average price of €33.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Dover costing on average €66.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

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

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from Portsmouth to Dover

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

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bus

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

  • National Express
    6:29 PM7h36
    Portsmouth
    2:05 AMDover
    191One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    6:29 PM7h36
    Portsmouth
    2:05 AMDover
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:50 AM7h10
    Portsmouth
    1:00 PMDover
    381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Dover

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There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Dover including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Dover is a bus with an average price of €33.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Dover costing on average €66.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 33m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Dover is approximately 106 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Dover is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Dover:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth 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 Southern, South Western Railway, Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury, Dunkirk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dover, you can explore the Dover Western Heights for historical fortifications and views, take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs, and visit the Dover Transport Museum for vintage vehicles. Enjoy Kearsney Abbey Gardens and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse. Don't miss Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels, the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Museum, Samphire Hoe nature reserve, and the Roman Painted House with ancient wall paintings.
Two to three days is sufficient to explore Dover's main attractions, including the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and the nearby countryside.

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