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

The cheapest way to get from England to Dover is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between England and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Dover. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between England and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from England to Dover?

The distance between England and Dover is 77 miles. The road distance is 76.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Dover without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £15 - £65.

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

The train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the England to Dover bus from?

England to Dover bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Dover train from?

England to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from England to Dover?

The best way to get from England to Dover is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £15 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the England to Dover bus arrive?

England to Dover bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the England to Dover train arrive?

England to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from England to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Dover is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from England to Dover.

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

Book your England to Dover train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 576+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from England to Dover?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Dover. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from England to Dover by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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 London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
1h 51m
£15–65
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Doverrideshare 75.1 mi
1h 53m
£6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 1710 / ...
2h 36m
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 5m
£21–53
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Dovercar 75.8 mi
1h 32m
£19–27

England to Dover by train

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between England and Dover, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £15–65 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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