How to travel from Aberdeen to Dover, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Dover is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Dover by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dover → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Dover Priory.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Dover
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Dover by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Aberdeen and Dover is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Aberdeen and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Dover. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Aberdeen and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Dover. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Dover. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Dover
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train + 6 similar | 3h 30m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £295($350) | every 3 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 50m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Dundee, plane | 4h 45m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), train | 4h 45m | £340($400) | every 3 hours | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £255($300) | every 3 hours | 878km (546 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 6h 25m | £220($265) | every 3 hours | 1,113km (691 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 50m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 8h 50m | £125($150) | every 20 mins | 960km (596 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 11h 25m | £95($110) | once a week | 973km (605 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | £160($185) | on demand | 916km (569 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Dover
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
South Eastern Trains Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Dover
The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 97km (61 miles) from Dover
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Dover
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Dover