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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dover is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dover. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dover?

The distance between Cardiff and Dover is 225 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cardiff to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dover bus from?

Cardiff to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dover train from?

Cardiff to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dover?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dover is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dover bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cardiff to Dover train arrive?

Cardiff to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dover is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Dover.

Cardiff to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 58m
£67–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal1710 / ...
6h 10m
£24–44
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dover224.7 mi
3h 48m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover PrioryLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 46m
£64–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 18m
£33–95

Cardiff to Dover by train and subway

122Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 10m.

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