The average bus between Croydon and Dover takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 every 3 hours between Croydon and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Lewisham Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Dover. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Dover station via Lewisham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Croydon to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Croydon and Dover is 102.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Pencester Road via Lewisham Station and Bus Station in around 4h 9m.