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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Dover is to bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Dover. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Wales to Dover?

The distance between Wales and Dover is 225 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Wales to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Dover bus from?

Wales to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Dover train from?

Wales to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Dover?

The best way to get from Wales to Dover is to train via London which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Wales to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Dover train arrive?

Wales to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Wales to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Dover is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Wales to Dover.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Wales to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Dover by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 53m
£63–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 31m
£17–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
6h 35m
£23–86
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dovercar 224.7 mi
3h 51m
£55–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
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
7h
£84–298
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
4h 42m
£62–159

Wales to Dover by train and subway

122Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Wales and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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