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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 162 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Dover:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Dover costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 5m.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dover are Canterbury, Calais, Folkestone, Deal and Margate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dover on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Reading to Dover.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Dover:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Dover costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Dover as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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