How to get to Birmingham from Dover

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Compare coach and train for Dover to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £73.

Distance: 266 km

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£73

Average Price

£28

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Cheapest

3h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 47m

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30m

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7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dover to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £28.

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

A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Birmingham costing on average £73.

The fastest way to travel from Dover to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dover and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.

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from Dover to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    7:457h50
    Dover
    15:35Birmingham
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:457h50
    Dover
    15:35Birmingham
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    15:507h30
    Dover
    23:20Birmingham
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • National Express
    16:507h30
    Dover
    0:20Birmingham
    £311One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.

A view of Manchester

Day trip from Birmingham to Manchester by train

Why visit Manchester for the day?

Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.

A view of Liverpool

Day trip from Birmingham to Liverpool by train

Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

A view of Bristol

Day trip from Birmingham to Bristol by train

Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

A view of Oxford

Day trip from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

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FAQs: Dover to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Dover to Birmingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dover and Birmingham including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dover to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £28.

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

A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover to Birmingham costing on average £73.

The fastest way to travel from Dover to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 11m.

The Dover to Birmingham distance is approximately 266 km.
The average frequency per day from Dover to Birmingham is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dover to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dover Priory (DVP) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dover to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by coach.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Southeastern to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Dover to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Dover to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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