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Compare coach, train and flight for Sunderland to Dover
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 456 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£111 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Dover
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Trains from Sunderland to Dover run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 17:54. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 5h 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach from £23
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 17:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
FAQs: Sunderland to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland to Dover 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Sunderland to Dover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £100, while the average price tends to be around £111.
The train journey from Sunderland to Dover covers a distance of 456 km and takes approximately 5h 43m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Sunderland to Dover is 456 km.
The first train from Sunderland to Dover leaves at 4:30.
The last train from Sunderland to Dover departs at 17:54.
Trains from Sunderland to Dover run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Sunderland to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Sunderland to Dover.
The train station in Sunderland that goes to Dover is Sunderland station (SUN), and it arrives at Dover Priory (DVP).
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dover is by coach, costing approximately £23.
Booking trains from Sunderland to Dover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sunderland to Dover offers varied scenery, including urban landscapes, rolling countryside, and coastal views, particularly as you approach the southern coast of England.
In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.
For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Sunderland to Dover.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Dover
Sunderland
Dover
The major train station for departures in Sunderland is Sunderland. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sunderland for your trip from Sunderland to Dover.
Amenities at train station
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Sunderland
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
The major train station for arrivals in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your journey to Dover from Sunderland.
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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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