How to travel from Doncaster to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Dover is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Doncaster to Dover by train, car, taxi and plane. 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 Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Dover

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Dover by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Doncaster and Dover is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Doncaster and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Dover is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Dover. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, South Eastern Trains Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Doncaster and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Doncaster and Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Dover. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Doncaster and Dover. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

How do I get from Doncaster to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Dover

Transport options from Doncaster to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
£67($79)
every 3 hours374km (233 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross3h 40m
£69($82)
hourly376km (234 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International3h 40m
£100($115)
every 3 hours416km (259 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
£280($330)
every 3 hours509km (316 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 10m
£640($755)
every 3 hours889km (553 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£67($79)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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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