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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Salou is to bus which costs €110 - €170 and takes 23h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Salou is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €140 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Salou?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Salou. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Salou-Port Aventura via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona Sants and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Dover to Salou?

The distance between Dover and Salou is 1434 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Salou without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Dover to Salou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Salou train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Salou?

The best way to get from Dover to Salou is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 23h 46m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Salou?

Salou is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:03 AM in Dover and 7:03 AM in Salou.

Where does the Dover to Salou train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Salou?

There are 3654+ hotels available in Salou.

Dover to Salou - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Dover to Salou by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 19m
€105–324
Bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Salou - Monument Jaume Ibus
23h 46m
€91–276
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain Ave
14h 43m
€322–587
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 46m
€111–164
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Saloucar
15h 4m
€236–352
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 30m
€104–295
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 44m
€112–272
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Reus Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane STN - REU
7h 26m
€139–2,986
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Reus Airport
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 Reus Airport (REU)plane LGW - REU
7h 22m
€141–469
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SEN - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
8h 49m
€111–321
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
15h 41m
€243–475
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saloucar
14h 30m

Dover to Salou by train and bus

16Weekly Services

14h 43mAverage Duration

€322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.4 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Salou, Spain?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Pl. Europa - Hotel Salou Princess via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Camp De Tarragona, and Estació del Camp de Tarragona in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Pg. Jaume via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Tarragona Estació d'autobusos in around 23h 46m.

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