How to travel from Derby to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Dover is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby 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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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Dover

There are several options for getting from Derby to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Derby and Dover is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Derby and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Dover is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Dover. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

East Midlands Railways, South Eastern Trains Service, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Derby and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Derby and Dover. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 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 Derby and Dover. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Derby to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Dover

Transport options from Derby to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£80($95)
every 3 hours329km (204 miles)
Train via London Euston3h 50m
£80($95)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£29($34)
every 20 mins342km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£59($70)
on demand338km (210 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Dover

Train operators

Airports near Dover

The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover