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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Dessel is to bus and train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Dessel is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Dessel Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Dover to Dessel?

The distance between Dover and Dessel is 294 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Dessel without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €20 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Dover to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dessel bus from?

Dover to Dessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Dover to Dessel bus arrive?

Dover to Dessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 169+ hotels available in Dessel.

Dover to Dessel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Dessel by bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
6h 1m
€21–37
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Desselcar
4h 11m
€76–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
6h 24m
€25–32
Bus, train via Bruges
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Brugesbus 814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain S33 / ...
6h 32m
€38–58
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Desselcar
3h 32m

Dover to Dessel by bus

55Weekly Buses

6h 24mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Dessel, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Dessel Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 6h 24m.

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