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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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$35 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0079:30 AM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
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NX0079:30 AM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P755479:07 AM1h06London St Pancras International (STP)10:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
P742929:10 AM1h59London Victoria (VIC)11:09 AMDover Priory (DVP)$281One-way0 transfers
P732518:10 AM1h52London Bridge (LBG)10:02 AMDover Priory (DVP)$251One-way0 transfers
P755498:04 AM1h09London St Pancras International (STP)9:13 AMDover Priory (DVP)$271One-way0 transfers
NX0072:00 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
NX0076:30 PM3h40London, Victoria Coach Station10:10 PMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
NX00710:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMDover, Pencester Road (Town Centre)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dover:
A train is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Dover costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dover as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Calais and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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