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 3m and covers a distance of around 77 miles. Operated by South Eastern Trains Service, the London to Dover train service departs from St Pancras International and arrives in Dover Priory. Typically 133 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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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 £35 - £65 and takes 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Dover. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Dover, Pencester Road via Canterbury, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Pancras International and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
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 3m and costs £35 - £65.
The train from St Pancras International to Dover Priory takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London to Dover train services, operated by South Eastern Trains Service, depart from St Pancras International station.
The best way to get from London to Dover is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 10m.
- Distance: 67.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 3m
What companies run services between London, England and Dover, England?
South Eastern Trains Service operates a train from St Pancras International to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £35 - £65 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Canterbury every 3 hours. Tickets cost £5 - £8 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from St Pancras International to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35 - £65
- Schedules at
- National Rail
- Schedules at
- South Eastern Trains Service
- Anytime
- £35 - £50
- 1st Class
- £40 - £65
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Canterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5 - £8
- Website
- National Express
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Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- 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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London to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Canterbury 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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