How to travel from Norwich to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Dover is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich 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 Stratford (London) and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Dover

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Norwich and Dover is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Norwich and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Dover is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Dover. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Stratford International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Greater Anglia and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Norwich and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Norwich and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Stratford also for Westfield, Lewisham Station and Canterbury. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Dover. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Norwich and Dover. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Norwich to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Dover

Transport options from Norwich to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£95($110)
every 3 hours293km (182 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
£20($24)
5 times a day311km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 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