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 £25 - £55 and takes 8h.

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 1m and costs £70 - £410.

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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £70 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 National Express, 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 1m and costs £70 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Chester to Dover bus arrive?

Chester to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, 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 37m 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?

There are 1097+ hotels available in Dover.

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 EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 1m
£75–404
Bus via Pencester Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Road007
10h 50m
£25–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal1710 / ...
8h
£26–53
Drive 268.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dover268.7 mi
4h 37m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 8m
£89–283
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
7h 36m
£96–228
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
7h 9m
£258–630
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
7h 26m
£85–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 51m
£116–360

Chester to Dover by train and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Dover.

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria in around 8h.

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