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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.

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 45m and costs £50 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 Eurobus SK, depart from Dover 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 45m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Dover to Manchester bus arrive?

Dover to Manchester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

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?

Book your Dover to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

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 45m
£54–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 43m
£21–43
Drive 264.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Manchestercar 264.2 mi
5h 6m
£65–94
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
4h 30m
£74–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
8h 19m
£23–103
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 55m
£211–501
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 19m
£86–260
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 15m
£103–276

Dover to Manchester by train and foot

121Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Manchester.

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 43m.

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