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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Dover to Manchester?

The distance between Dover and Manchester is 262 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Dover to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Manchester?

The best way to get from Dover to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Dover to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dover to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Manchester is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Dover to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

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

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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 46m
£103–185
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 30m
£22–29
Drive 264.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Manchestercar 264.2 mi
5h 6m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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
3h 49m
£103–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 29m
£52–131
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 56m
£210–450
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
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
5h 6m
£138–310
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 26m
£111–311

Dover to Manchester by train and foot

120Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Shudehill Interchange via Birmingham and Newhall St in around 7h 30m.

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