The distance between Bournemouth and Dover is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Dover by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Dover Priory.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Bournemouth and Dover is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bournemouth and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Dover is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
South Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Bournemouth and Dover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Dover. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Dover. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via London Waterloo + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 302km (188 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £100($120) | hourly | 295km (183 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £19($23) | every 3 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £50($59) | on demand | 284km (177 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.