How to travel from Perth to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Dover is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Perth 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Dundee (DND) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance835km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Dover

There are several options for getting from Perth to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Perth and Dover is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 664km (412 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Perth and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Dover. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, South Eastern Trains Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Perth and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Perth and Dover. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Ember, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Dover. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Perth and Dover. The distance is around 835km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Perth to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Dover

Transport options from Perth to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
4hrs
£230($275)
every 3 hours744km (462 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£235($280)
every 3 hours749km (465 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 30m
£170($200)
every 3 hours750km (466 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 40m
£265($310)
every 3 hours769km (478 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 50m
£185($220)
every 3 hours828km (514 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 35m
£300($355)
every 3 hours905km (562 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£135($160)
every 3 hours759km (472 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
£120($140)
every 3 hours842km (523 miles)
Train via London Euston10h 15m
£90($110)
6 times a week878km (546 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
£52($61)
4 times a day927km (576 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£145($170)
on demand835km (519 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