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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to London is to bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to London is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £19 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pencester Road and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover Priory and arriving at London St Pancras Intl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Dover to London?

The distance between Dover and London is 77 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £19 - £65.

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

The train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras International takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dover to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to London?

The best way to get from Dover to London is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Dover to London bus arrive?

Dover to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Dover to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to London is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Dover to London.

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

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

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Where can I stay near London?

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Dover to London - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dover to London by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 6m
£19–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
3h 10m
£8–22
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Londoncar 76.2 mi
1h 31m
£19–27

Dover to London by train

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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