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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Spa is to car ferry and drive which costs €55 - €120 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Spa is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €180 - €220.

How far is it from Dover to Spa?

The distance between Dover and Spa is 629 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Spa without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Dover to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Spa train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Spa?

The best way to get from Dover to Spa is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Spa?

Spa is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:40 PM in Dover and 4:40 PM in Spa.

Where does the Dover to Spa train arrive?

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

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

Book your Dover to Spa train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Spa.

Dover to Spa - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Dover and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Spa. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Liège-Guillemins and Pepinster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Spa by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guilleminstrain Ice
7h 23m
€179–357
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Spacar
5h 8m
€58–120
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Verviers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
9h 40m
€72–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
10h 42m
€75–136
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Spacar
4h 29m
€189–215

Dover to Spa by train

51Weekly Trains

7h 23mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628.7 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Spa, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Spa-Géronstère via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Liège-Guillemins, and Pepinster in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to SPA Place Royale via Dover, Lille, Lille Boulevard de Turin, Charleroi Airport, Liège Rue du Plan Inclined, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai B in around 10h 42m.

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