What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Dover is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Dover. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Pencester Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Dover?

The distance between Charing Cross and Dover is 77 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Dover without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Dover?

The train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Dover bus from?

Charing Cross to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Dover train from?

Charing Cross to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Dover?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Dover is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Dover bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Dover train arrive?

Charing Cross to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Dover is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Charing Cross to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 781+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross to Dover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and Dover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Charing Cross to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 15 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Dover by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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 London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
1h 51m
£35–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Doverrideshare 75.1 mi
1h 53m
£6–15
Bus, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
3h 43m
£17–43
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 6m
£37–84
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Dovercar 75.8 mi
1h 32m
£19–27

Charing Cross to Dover by train

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Dover, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Pencester Road via Elephant & Castle / London Road, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 43m.

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