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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Dover to Birkenhead?

The distance between Dover and Birkenhead is 271 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Dover to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Birkenhead bus from?

Dover to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Dover to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Dover to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Dover to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Dover to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Birkenhead is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Dover to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

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

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

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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 58m
£59–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
7h 57m
£24–44
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Birkenheadcar 284 mi
4h 56m
£69–99
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 41m
£77–272
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 51m
£62–258
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 6m
£234–719
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 40m
£82–235
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 29m
£74–175
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
6h 25m
£106–284

Dover to Birkenhead by train and foot

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Liverpool Lime Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 57m.

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