How to travel from Dover to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Middlesbrough is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dover to Middlesbrough 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

Take the train to St Pancras International then York and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Dover to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Dover and Middlesbrough is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Dover and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dover and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Dover and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dover and Middlesbrough. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Dover to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
£84($100)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 6 similar
4h 5m
£330($390)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Train to Stratford International, Fly4h 40m
£470($555)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5hrs
£280($335)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
£280($335)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 35m
£255($305)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane6hrs
£275($330)
hourly1,058km (658 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 10m
£155($180)
hourly965km (599 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£31($37)
4 times a day587km (365 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£89($105)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough