What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Dover is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Dover is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Dover. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Dover via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Dover. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Dover?

The distance between Birkenhead and Dover is 271 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Dover?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Birkenhead to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Dover bus from?

Birkenhead to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Dover train from?

Birkenhead to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Dover?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Dover is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Dover bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Dover train arrive?

Birkenhead to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Dover is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Birkenhead to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Dover.

Birkenhead to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Birkenhead to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 18m
£59–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
8h 33m
£22–43
Drive 283.6 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Dovercar 283.6 mi
4h 57m
£69–100
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 55m
£76–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
8h 35m
£25–87
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 15m
£82–225
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 50m
£234–707
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 8m
£71–174
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 51m
£103–349

Birkenhead to Dover by train and foot

122Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Dover via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham in around 8h 33m.

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