Travelling to Dover

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Best day trips from Dover

The most popular day trips from Dover are Calais, Canterbury, Folkestone, Deal and Margate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Dover on Omio.

A view of Calais

Day trip from Dover to Calais

Why visit Calais for the day?

Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.

How to get from Dover to Calais?

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Dover to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £62.

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A view of Canterbury

Day trip from Dover to Canterbury

Why visit Canterbury for the day?

Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.

How to get from Dover to Canterbury?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £12.

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A view of Folkestone

Day trip from Dover to Folkestone

Why visit Folkestone for the day?

Folkestone is a Kent seaside town known for its harbour, Channel views and creative quarter. It mixes traditional coastal character with contemporary art, with the Leas promenade and nearby white cliffs shaping its open feel.

How to get from Dover to Folkestone?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Folkestone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.

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A view of Deal

Day trip from Dover to Deal

Why visit Deal for the day?

Deal is a Kent seaside town known for its Georgian seafront, pebbly beach and Deal Castle. Its history as a port gives it a settled, local character, with narrow streets, small shops and an easy coastal feel.

How to get from Dover to Deal?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Deal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.

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A view of Margate

Day trip from Dover to Margate

Why visit Margate for the day?

Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.

How to get from Dover to Margate?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £18.

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