- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£92
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 47 m
Trains on 20 Sept
3
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dore to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dore to London will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
To travel from Dore to London you need to make at least one change.
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C21677Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dore to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £398.
Distance: 224 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price | £398 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dore to London:
A coach is £102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dore to London costing on average £121.
A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dore to London costing on average £398.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Coach takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dore to London trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01948+ P28309 · G89399 | Delayed 7:36 6:51Dore & Totley (DOR) | 3h12 | 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
W70779+ W84652 | Delayed 7:30 8:03Dore & Totley (DOR) | 3h09 | 11:12 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
C02043+ W84652+ G89402 | Delayed 8:30 8:03Dore & Totley (DOR) | 2h58 | 11:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Dore to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 23:35 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Dore to London trains use the Dore & Totley to London St Pancras International station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare Dore and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dore & Totley is 1 km from Dore city centre. Public transport options include:
Dore & Totley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Dore & Totley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dore & Totley: Parking.
Available at Dore & Totley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dore & Totley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from car park and Station Drive, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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