How to travel from Dover to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Manchester is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dover to Manchester by train, bus, car 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 and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Dover to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).

The distance between Dover and Manchester is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dover and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Manchester. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dover and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Dover and Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Dover and Manchester. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Dover to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Manchester

Transport options from Dover to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
£270($320)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly3h 55m
£470($555)
hourly960km (597 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane3h 55m
£290($345)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 10m
£160($190)
hourly935km (581 miles)
Train
3h 30m
£120($140)
hourly419km (260 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 30m
£56($66)
5 times a day446km (277 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£79($95)
on demand454km (282 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester