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from Dover to London

You can get from Dover to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Dover to London on 29 Nov we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

18:10Dover3h10 21:20London
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£91One-way
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18:10Dover3h10 21:20London
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£91One-way
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07:15Dover3h05 10:20London
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09:15Dover3h05 12:20London
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11:20Dover3h00 14:20London
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Sun
28 Nov
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£9National Express
Mon
29 Nov
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Tue
30 Nov
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Wed
1 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Thu
2 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Fri
3 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Sat
4 Dec
£29Southeastern
£9National Express
Sun
5 Dec
£30Southeastern
£9National Express
Mon
6 Dec
£44Southeastern
£9National Express
Tue
7 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Wed
8 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Thu
9 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Fri
10 Dec
£45Southeastern
£9National Express
Sat
11 Dec
£11Southeastern
£9National Express
Sun
12 Dec
£30Southeastern
£9National Express
Mon
13 Dec
£39Southeastern
£9National Express
Wed
15 Dec
£40Southeastern
£9National Express
Thu
16 Dec
£40Southeastern
£9National Express
Fri
17 Dec
£39Southeastern
£12National Express
Sat
18 Dec
£30Southeastern
£14National Express

Travel Information to London from Dover

distanceDistance66 miles (107 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£7 - £13
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £7 • 2 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £13 • 1 h 52 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Take a coach or train to travel 66 miles (107 km) from Dover to London. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 52 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £7. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Dover to London.

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Travel from Dover to London
Travel to London 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 London.
FAQs
How do I travel between Dover and London?

There are 2 ways that you can travel between Dover and London. You can take a coach or train.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Dover to London?

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Dover to London, which costs on average £7.

This is compared to other ways of getting to London:

A coach is about £5 less than a train, which costs on average £13 for this trip.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to London?

The quickest way to travel from Dover to London is by train, which takes on average 1 h 52 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 2 h 55 min.

How far is London from Dover?

You should expect to travel around 66 miles (107 km) from Dover to London.

When going from Dover to London, where do I depart from Dover and where do I arrive in London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Dover to London:

  • Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Dover to London depart from Dover, Pencester Road (stop X) to London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
  • Most travellers take a train from Dover Priory to London Victoria.
Which travel operators can get me from Dover to London?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dover to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • National Express can take you to London by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Dover to London for £7.
  • Southeastern can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Southeastern from Dover to London for £13.
What is another destination I should add to my tour from Dover to London?
Your journey from Dover to London doesn't have to end in London. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels to your Dover to London trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from London today!
When should I book a ticket from Dover to London online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip from Dover to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets cost £7 one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost on average £13 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Dover and London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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