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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dover is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £29 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dover is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dover via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dover?

The distance between Manchester and Dover is 262 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Manchester to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dover bus from?

Manchester to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dover train from?

Manchester to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dover?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dover is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dover is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Manchester to Dover.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Dover.

Manchester to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 5m
£101–181
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
7h 55m
£20–28
Drive 264.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dovercar 264.3 mi
5h 5m
£64–93
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 3m
£106–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
10h 25m
£55–135
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 33m
£211–451
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 50m
£136–310
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - 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 14m
£109–311
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 3m
£84–265

Manchester to Dover by train and foot

121Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Dover via Newhall St and Birmingham in around 7h 55m.

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