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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dover is to fly and train which costs £55 - £220 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dover is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £280.

How far is it from Dublin to Dover?

The distance between Dublin and Dover is 382 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dover without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 20m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Dublin to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Dover.

Dublin to Dover - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Dover by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 42m
£91–274
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 50m
£56–250
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
10h 20m
£126–229
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus
14h 33m
£92–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dovercar
12h 24m
£167–254
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 22m
£79–216
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 3m
£63–219
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 18m
£64–231
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 12m
£59–215
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 38m
£93–373
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 50m
£79–323

Dublin to Dover by ferry, train, and foot

26Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dover. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dover Priory via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 20m.

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