How to travel from Dundee to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Dover is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dundee to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DoverDundee if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance813km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Dover

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Dundee and Dover is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Dundee and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Dover. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Dundee and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Dundee and Dover. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Dundee and Dover. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Dundee and Dover. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Dover

Transport options from Dundee to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
3h 30m
£225($265)
every 3 hours710km (441 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£235($280)
every 3 hours752km (467 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 30m
£170($200)
every 3 hours754km (468 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 45m
£265($310)
every 3 hours772km (480 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 50m
£185($220)
every 3 hours831km (517 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 35m
£300($355)
every 3 hours908km (564 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£135($160)
every 3 hours763km (474 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
£120($145)
every 3 hours846km (525 miles)
Train via London Euston10h 15m
£90($110)
once a week861km (535 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
£48($57)
4 times a day963km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£140($165)
on demand813km (505 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