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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Liverpool is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Dover to Liverpool?

The distance between Dover and Liverpool is 271 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Dover to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Liverpool bus from?

Dover to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pencester Road station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Dover to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Dover to Liverpool bus arrive?

Dover to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Liverpool is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Dover to Liverpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Liverpool?

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 208+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Dover to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
4h 3m
£103–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
8h 19m
£23–31
Drive 289.6 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Liverpoolcar 289.6 mi
4h 49m
£71–102
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
4h 55m
£103–336
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 541 / ...
11h 31m
£56–149
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
5h 59m
£268–677
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 39m
£99–298
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 16m
£138–320

Dover to Liverpool by train and foot

120Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Liverpool.

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Liverpool Lime Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 19m.

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