The average bus between Dover and Croydon takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Croydon. 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 Dover and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Croydon? 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 Dover to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Dover to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.
The distance between Dover and Croydon is 102.4 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Hogarth Crescent via Bus Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 4h 35m.