The distance between Dover and York is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dover to York by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out York → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to York.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to York by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Dover and York is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Dover and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to York is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and York. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Dover and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to York. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to York. 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 York. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 445km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £72($85) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 4h 25m | £130($155) | hourly | 488km (303 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £275($325) | hourly | 524km (326 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £77($90) | on demand | 445km (277 miles) |
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The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.