How to travel from Isle of Man to Dover, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Dover is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Dover by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dover → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£340($400)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Dover.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Dover
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Dover by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £77 ($90) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($400).
The distance between Isle of Man and Dover is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 516km (321 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Isle of Man and Dover by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £340 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Dover is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Dover. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Dover. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £340 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Dover
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £340($400) | every 3 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 10m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 15m | £295($350) | every 3 hours | 559km (347 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 35m | £220($265) | every 3 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4hrs | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 818km (509 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £185($220) | twice daily | 567km (352 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 7h 15m | £185($220) | twice daily | 569km (354 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | £88($105) | twice daily | 614km (382 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, bus | 13hrs | £77($90) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 40m | £140($165) | twice daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Dover
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
London Midland
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