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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Kew is to bus and subway which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Kew is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Kew. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kew Gardens Road via Sloane Square and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Kew?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kew. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Kew Gardens via London St Pancras Intl and West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Dover to Kew?

The distance between Dover and Kew is 88 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Kew without a car is to train via West Hampstead Thameslink which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Dover to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Kew bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Kew train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Kew?

The best way to get from Dover to Kew is to train via West Hampstead Thameslink which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Dover to Kew bus arrive?

Dover to Kew bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Kew train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Kew is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dover to Kew.

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

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Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 20342+ hotels available in Kew.

Dover to Kew - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Kew by train, bus, subway, 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 via West Hampstead Thameslink
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Hampstead to Kew GardensStratford / ...
1h 55m
£38–75
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to UpminsterMichalovce
2. Take the subway from Upminster station to Kew Gardens stationDistrict
3h 8m
£9–13
Drive 83.7 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Kew83.7 mi
1h 50m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London VictoriaDover Priory - London Victoria
2h 39m
£21–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
4h 5m
£13–39

Dover to Kew by train

134Weekly Trains

1h 55mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kew Gardens via London St Pancras Intl, West Hampstead Thameslink, and West Hampstead in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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