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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Dover
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Dover will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Dover every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 314 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Dover bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Dover coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 Cardiff | 7h40 | 00:40 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Dover
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Buses from Cardiff to Dover run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 20:21. The fastest coach covers the 314 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 314 km |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 20:21 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to DoverYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Dover with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Dover coach
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