The average bus between Poole and Dover takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Dover. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Poole to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Poole to Dover bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach South East and FlixBus.
The distance between Poole and Dover is 235.6 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.