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Compare flight, train and coach for Dover to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 264 km
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£60 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dover to Paris
Buses from Dover to Paris run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 21:12. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 13h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 21:12 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus from Dover to ParisYou can travel by bus between Dover to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Dover to Paris
There are a number of different coach companies offering services between Dover in the UK and Paris in France. There are options for direct journeys while others involve at least one change; however, all journeys involve a ferry crossing. The fastest journey is generally just under seven hours.
Which coach companies travel from Dover to Paris?
Customers have many coach operators to choose from when booking a journey from Dover to Paris. Most direct journeys are operated by Eurolines. Ouibus also offers direct services to Paris, which are overnight on this route. For routes that involve a change of buses, two operators run different parts of the journey, usually National Express and Eurolines.
How long is the coach from Dover to Paris?
The journey time from Dover to Paris varies depending on the operator and departure time. The fastest journey time is found on direct daytime services, about six hours and 50 minutes. Direct night services often take around seven hours and 40 minutes. Services with a change at London Victoria have a journey time of roughly between 11 and 13 hours.
How many coaches are there from Dover to Paris?
Coaches from Dover leave regularly throughout the day. There are plenty of early starts, departing between 7 and 9 a.m. There are also lunchtime journeys, departing around noon, with services running through the afternoon as well. There are overnight journeys, which leave from Dover around 9 p.m., and services departing in the early hours of the morning as well.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Dover to Paris?
Departure coach station: Eurolines and Ouibus services leave from Dover, Eastern Docks, close to the waterfront, convenient for the ferry crossing and a 20-minute walk from Dover Priory Rail Station. Where National Express operates the first leg of a two-part journey, the stop is Whitfield, Honeywood Road, a 20-minute journey from the railway station via the 61A bus. At Eastern Docks, passengers will find a services building with vending machines and various food and retail outlets.
Arrival coach station: All services arrive at Paris Gare Routière Galliéni, conveniently located not far from the centre of the city, a six-minute walk from Galliéni Metro station. There are facilities for buying tickets and parking vehicles at the arrival station.
FAQs: Dover to Paris coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Paris by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Paris
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
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