How to get from London to Dover
- 111 km as the crow flies
- 22 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 13 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Dover: bus. The two cities are about 111 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 13 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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111 km
London to Dover: cheapest or fastest?
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.
Departures from London to Dover
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:59 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:59 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:59
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-DoverBook →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 €13 over 2h 40m, 1 transfer.
London to Dover: common questions
When is the first bus from London to Dover?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:59 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Dover?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 00:59 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Dover leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 13 Sep 2026