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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
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Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 50m | £270($320) | hourly | 412km (256 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, Fly | 3h 55m | £470($555) | hourly | 960km (597 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 3h 55m | £290($345) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 10m | £160($190) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | £120($140) | hourly | 419km (260 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 30m | £56($66) | 5 times a day | 446km (277 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £79($95) | on demand | 454km (282 miles) |
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