The average bus between Chester and Dover takes 12h 3m and the fastest bus takes 9h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Chester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Chester to Dover bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Chester and Dover is 367.3 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.