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

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

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

The fastest way to get from London to Dover is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £19 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dover?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Pencester Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between London and Dover?

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.

How far is it from London to Dover?

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

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

The best way to get from London to Dover without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £19 - £65.

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

The train from London St Pancras International to Dover Priory takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Dover bus from?

London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the London to Dover train from?

London to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Dover?

The best way to get from London to Dover is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the London to Dover bus arrive?

London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Where does the London to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Dover?

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

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

Book your London to Dover train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 271+ hotels available in Dover.

Can I share a ride from London to Dover?

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

London to Dover - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London 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 St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 7m
£19–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pencester Roadbus 007
3h 10m
£6–22
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Doverrideshare 75.1 mi
1h 53m
£6–15
Drive 75.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Dovercar 75.8 mi
1h 32m
£19–27

London to Dover by train

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.9 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pencester Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–22 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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