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How to get fromCardiff to Doverby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 52m
    £98–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus bus 007
    8h 12m
    £37–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    6h 34m
    £52–95

  4. Drive  224.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dovercar car 224.7 mi
    3h 51m
    £56–80

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    7h 12m
    £313–1,075

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain train London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
    4h 43m
    £98–180

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    8h 1m
    £292–409

Cardiff to Dover by bus, foot, and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 12m.

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