How to get from London to Dover
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Dover. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 111 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
111 km
London to Dover: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Victoria CoachbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Victoria Coach → Doverbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from London to Dover
FlixBus runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 25 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Dover works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Victoria Coach, about 10 min. Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Dover (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €15 over 2h 40m, 1 transfer.
London to Dover: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Dover?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Dover from London?
About 111 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Dover cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Dover?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Dover?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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