The distance between Lancaster and Dover is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lancaster 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.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Dover Priory.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Lancaster and Dover is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (266 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lancaster and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Dover is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Lancaster and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Dover. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 4h 30m | £145($175) | hourly | 495km (307 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 495km (308 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 25m | £85($100) | every 4 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £90($105) | on demand | 520km (323 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.