How to travel from Edinburgh to Dover, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Dover is around 675km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Dover → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Dover
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Edinburgh and Dover is around 675km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
LNER, South Eastern Trains Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Edinburgh and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Edinburgh and Dover. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Dover. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 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 Edinburgh and Dover. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Dover
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 25m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 675km (420 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 35m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 677km (421 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 45m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 696km (432 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 55m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 780km (484 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 40m | £290($340) | every 3 hours | 831km (517 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4hrs | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 7h 45m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £35($42) | twice daily | 858km (533 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £125($145) | on demand | 717km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Dover
Train operators
LNER
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
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