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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Reims is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Reims is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Reims. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Reims via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Dover to Reims?

The distance between Dover and Reims is 460 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Reims without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 7m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Dover to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Reims train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Reims?

The best way to get from Dover to Reims is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Reims?

Reims is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 8:15 AM in Dover and 9:15 AM in Reims.

Where does the Dover to Reims train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Reims.

Dover to Reims - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Reims by bus, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, or car train

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-ArdenneTgv
6h 7m
€80–139
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVSki74
7h 11m
€33–84
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ReimsTgv
6h 17m
€138–470
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Reims
3h 57m
€76–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV1758 / ...
8h 28m
€35–66
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Reims
3h 25m

Dover to Reims by bus, train, and subway

14Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 460.1 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Reims, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Reims via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to St Thomas via Lille, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Gare Champ. Tgv in around 7h 11m.

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