The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 17 Sept
2
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 2 trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.
9:061h50London Waterloo East (WAE)10:56Dover Priory (DVP)£191One-way0 changes
4:582h27London Waterloo East (WAE)7:25Dover Priory (DVP)£251One-way0 changes
9:061h50London Waterloo East (WAE)10:56Dover Priory (DVP)£191One-way0 changes
4:582h27London Waterloo East (WAE)7:25Dover Priory (DVP)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP):
A coach is £12 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) costing on average £30.
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Dover Priory (DVP) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Coach takes on average 3h 46m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 45m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£39 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:53 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 2h08 | 20:01 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
![]() | 4:58 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 2h27 | 7:25 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:06 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 1h50 | 10:56 Dover Priory (DVP) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP)
Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 10:23. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 10:23 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Waterloo East (WAE) and Dover Priory (DVP) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover Priory (DVP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo East (WAE) and Dover Priory (DVP)
Most London Waterloo East (WAE) to Dover Priory (DVP) trains use the London St Pancras International to Dover Priory station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo East (WAE) and Dover Priory (DVP) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo East from London city centre
London Waterloo East is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo East train station facilities and services
London Waterloo East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo East.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo East: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Dover Priory from Dover city centre
Dover Priory train station facilities and services
Dover Priory has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dover Priory.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dover Priory.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dover Priory. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dover Priory: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dover Priory: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dover Priory: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
