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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Dessel is to bus which costs €23 - €28 and takes 8h 10m.

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 12m 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 and arriving at Dessel Markt via Brussels-North train station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Dover to Dessel?

The distance between Dover and Dessel is 344 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 5h 28m and costs €26 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where does the Dover to Dessel bus arrive?

Dover to Dessel bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 419+ 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-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain S33 / ...
5h 28m
€27–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 817 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station Merodeleibus X41 / ...
8h 10m
€23–28
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain S33 / ...
8h 10m
€60–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Desselcar
4h 12m
€76–102
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Desselcar
3h 33m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 344.3 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Dover to Dessel Markt via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 8h 10m.

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