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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dover is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £30 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dover is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Dover. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Dover via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dover. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dover?

The distance between Liverpool and Dover is 271 miles. The road distance is 289.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Liverpool to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dover bus from?

Liverpool to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dover train from?

Liverpool to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Dover?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dover is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Liverpool to Dover bus arrive?

Liverpool to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Liverpool to Dover train arrive?

Liverpool to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dover is 289 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Liverpool to Dover.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 791+ hotels available in Dover.

Liverpool to Dover - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m
£104–192
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
8h 40m
£21–30
Drive 287.5 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Dovercar 287.5 mi
4h 55m
£70–101
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 51m
£105–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
11h 40m
£60–147
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - 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
7h 16m
£98–307
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h
£88–266
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 38m
£134–324

Liverpool to Dover by train and foot

121Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Dover.

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Dover via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Birmingham in around 8h 40m.

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