There are 4 ways to get from London to Dover by train, bus, rideshare or car
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London to Dover by train
The train journey time between London and Dover is around 1h 7m and covers a distance of around 77 miles. Operated by South Eastern Trains Service, the London to Dover train service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Dover Priory. Typically 121 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Dover is to rideshare which costs £6 - £15 and takes 1h 53m.
The quickest way to get from London to Dover is to train which costs £40 - £60 and takes 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between London and Dover is 68 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from London to Dover without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £40 - £60.
The train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.
London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Coach Station.
London to Dover train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Dover is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £24 and takes 3h 9m.
- Distance: 67.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 7m
What companies run services between London, England and Dover, England?
South Eastern Trains Service operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £40 - £60 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £17 - £24 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40 - £60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £40 - £60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Victoria Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17 - £24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6 - £15
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
London to Dover train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Dover is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from London to Dover.
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