How to travel from Durham to Dover, United Kingdom
The distance between Durham and Dover is around 524km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Durham to Dover by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dover → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Dover Priory.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£280($330)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Dover
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Durham to Dover by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).
The distance between Durham and Dover is around 524km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Durham and Dover by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Dover is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Dover. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Dover. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Dover. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Dover. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Durham and Dover. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Dover is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Dover
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5h 25m | £280($330) | 5 times a week | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 55m | £180($215) | 5 times a week | 923km (573 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 6h 15m | £200($235) | 5 times a week | 1,000km (622 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | £325($385) | 5 times a week | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | £145($175) | 5 times a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £36($43) | 5 times a week | 602km (374 miles) |
| Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 10h 30m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 612km (380 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £90($110) | on demand | 524km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Durham and Dover
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Dover
The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 97km (61 miles) from Dover
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Dover
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Dover