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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Port of Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Port of Dover. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Port of Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Port of 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 4h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Port of Dover?

The distance between Cardiff and Port of Dover is 225 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Port of Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Port of Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Port of Dover?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Port of Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Port of Dover train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Port of Dover?

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Where can I stay near Port of Dover?

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Cardiff to Port of Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Port of Dover by train, bus, or plane

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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 / ...
4h 7m
£59–154
Bus via Pencester Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Road007
8h 12m
£15–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal1710 / ...
6h 27m
£17–37
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
8h 4m
£238–624
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 43m
£60–159

Cardiff to Port of Dover by bus

472Weekly Buses

6h 27mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Port of 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 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria in around 6h 27m.

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