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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Dover. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Pencester Road via South Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Dorset to Dover?

The distance between Dorset and Dover is 216 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Dorset to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Dover bus from?

Dorset to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Dover?

The best way to get from Dorset to Dover is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Dorset to Dover bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Dover is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Dorset to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Dover.

Dorset to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Dover by train, bus, 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 Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 58m
£111–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 13m
£41–56
Drive 186.2 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Dovercar 186.2 mi
3h 16m
£46–66
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 3m
£105–206
Train via Kings Statue #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 30m
£103–203
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
9h 21m
£52–80

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Dover Priory via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Pencester Road via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.