How to get to Dover from Swansea

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Compare for Swansea to Dover

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £76.

Distance: 368 km

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£37

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£76

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8h 52m

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8h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Dover is a coach with an average price of £37.

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

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Dover costing on average £76.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 52m.

Yes, you can take a between Swansea and Dover.

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from Swansea to Dover

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

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

  • National Express
    1:1011h50
    Swansea
    13:00Dover
    £291One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    1:1011h50
    Swansea
    13:00Dover
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    1:1011h50
    Swansea
    13:00Dover
    £291One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Swansea to Dover

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You can travel between Swansea and Dover by .
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Dover is a coach with an average price of £37.

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

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Dover costing on average £76.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 52m.

The Swansea to Dover distance is approximately 368 km.
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Dover is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Dover:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Dover by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Dover by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Canterbury, Dunkirk, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Swansea to Dover, you can take a .
In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.
For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.

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