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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dover is to bus which costs £28 - £95 and takes 13h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dover is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dover. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dover?

The distance between Scotland and Dover is 479 miles. The road distance is 468.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Scotland to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dover bus from?

Scotland to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dover train from?

Scotland to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Dover?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dover is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £95 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Scotland to Dover bus arrive?

Scotland to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Scotland to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dover is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Scotland to Dover.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 271+ hotels available in Dover.

Scotland to Dover - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 38m
£67–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
13h 19m
£29–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 595 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
11h 39m
£37–137
Drive 465.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dovercar 465.8 mi
7h 46m
£113–163
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 40m
£96–269
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 1m
£96–294
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - 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
5h 20m
£66–201
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - 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
5h 40m
£72–206
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 40m
£66–204
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 19m
£68–199

Scotland to Dover by train and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Dover.

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Distance: 475.7 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 13h 19m.

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