What is the cheapest way to get from Dover Castle to London?

The cheapest way to get from Dover Castle to London is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover Castle to London?

The fastest way to get from Dover Castle to London is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dover Castle and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dover and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dover Castle and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover Priory and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Dover Castle to London?

The distance between Dover Castle and London is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dover Castle to London without a car?

The best way to get from Dover Castle to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Dover Castle to London?

The train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras International takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dover Castle to London bus from?

Dover Castle to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pencester Road station.

Where do I catch the Dover Castle to London train from?

Dover Castle to London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover Castle to London?

The best way to get from Dover Castle to London is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Dover Castle to London bus arrive?

Dover Castle to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Dover Castle to London train arrive?

Dover Castle to London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover Castle to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover Castle to London is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Dover Castle to London.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dover Castle to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

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Dover Castle to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover Castle to London 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 30m
£40–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3h 4m
£6–12
Drive 76.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover Castle to Londoncar 76.8 mi
1h 33m
£19–28
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2h 27m
£40–60
Bus via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
3h 20m
£19–27

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover Castle to London.

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Dover Castle, England and London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to London Victoria every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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