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How to get fromDover to Channel Islandsby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Channel Islands by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

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    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LGW - JER
    3h 52m
    $119–270

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dover to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    8h 7m
    $337–452

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    8h 37m
    $270–425

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 16m
    $201–277

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LHR - JER
    4h 10m
    $157–377

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LCY - GCI
    3h 43m
    $191–450

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LGW - GCI
    4h 2m
    $174–390

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LHR - GCI
    4h 10m
    $152–367

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LTN - JER
    3h 51m
    $152–417

  10. Train, car ferry via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    15h 47m
    $166–427

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, then fly to Jersey Airport (JER). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Jersey St Helier via Poole and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 8h 7m.

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