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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dover is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dover is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Chester to Dover?

The distance between Chester and Dover is 257 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chester to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dover bus from?

Chester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dover train from?

Chester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Dover?

The best way to get from Chester to Dover is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Chester to Dover bus arrive?

Chester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Chester to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dover is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chester to Dover.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 3m
£98–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 31m
£34–69
Drive 268.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dovercar 268.7 mi
4h 39m
£67–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
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
6h 6m
£126–374
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Rainham (Kent)train
4. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Dover Priorytrain
10h 38m
£114–230
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 39m
£120–337
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 59m
£102–294
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
7h 38m
£277–596
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
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 49m
£157–350

Chester to Dover by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Dover.

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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