How to get to Dover from Cambridge

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Travel Information between Cambridge and Dover

Distance89 miles
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range£82 -
Cheapest modeTrain • £82 • 2 h 34 min
Fastest modeTrain • £82 • 2 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesSoutheastern

Travel 89 miles by train to Dover from Cambridge. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Southeastern among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Cambridge to Dover.

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from Cambridge to Dover

How to get to Dover from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Dover is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Southeastern
07:285h06
Cambridge
12:34Dover
£531One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Southeastern
07:285h06
Cambridge
12:34Dover
£531One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Southeastern
09:282h45
Cambridge
12:13Dover
£881One-way
0 changes

Other options

Southeastern
08:153h40
Cambridge
11:55Dover
£881One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from Cambridge to Dover

There are a number of options when it comes to travelling from Cambridge to Dover. Luxury coaches or high-speed trains make for a comfortable and leisurely journey, irrespective of the budget or timescale for travel. Steeped in history and culture, Cambridge offers attractions for everyone. Visit the famous Cambridge University and marvel at the fine architecture.

Characterised by spectacular and majestic white cliffs, Dover boasts a host of things to do, such as Kearnsey Abbey Gardens. These beautiful gardens are the natural habitat for an array of wildlife.

Train: South Eastern, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia offer multiple services each day from Cambridge Train Station to Dover Priory. The first train of the day departs at 5:45 a.m. and the final journey departs from Cambridge at 23:22 p.m. The journey involves two or three changes, depending on the time of the travel and the average duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes, to 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Bus: National Express service the route from Cambridge Bus Station to Dover Eastern Docks Station daily. There are numerous services throughout the day and evening, with the majority of routes involving one change. The journey duration is approximately 6 hours.

Travelling from Cambridge to Dover: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Dover? For passengers looking to travel from Cambridge to Dover on a budget, it is recommended to take the bus.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Dover? If speed is a factor of importance, then it's best to take the to reach Dover from Cambridge by train, when there is only one required change.

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FAQs: Cambridge to Dover

Travel to Dover easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Dover.

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There are 1 travel options from Cambridge to Dover: train.

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Dover is a train with an average price of £82.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Dover:

Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Dover from Cambridge is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 34 min.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

The distance between Cambridge and Dover is around 89 miles.

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Dover is:

  • 5 coaches per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cambridge and Dover as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cambridge to Dover:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Dover:

    • You can take a train from Cambridge to Dover with Southeastern, Thameslink or Great Northern. Cheap tickets can be found for £80 with Thameslink from Cambridge to Dover.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Dover with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dover as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Dover from Cambridge.

    Looking to extend your trip from Cambridge to Dover? Many Omio customers who go from Cambridge to Dover usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury or Amsterdam from Dover, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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