How to travel from Gloucester to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Dover is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester to Dover by train, bus and car. 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 London Paddington and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Dover

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Gloucester and Dover is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Gloucester and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Dover is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Gloucester and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Gloucester and Dover. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Dover. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Gloucester and Dover. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Gloucester to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Dover

Transport options from Gloucester to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£90($110)
every 3 hours311km (193 miles)
Train via London Paddington3h 55m
£90($110)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£19($23)
every 4 hours333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£53($63)
on demand304km (189 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