How to travel from Peterborough to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Dover is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peterborough 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 Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Canterbury.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Dover

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Peterborough and Dover is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Peterborough and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Dover is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Dover. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Peterborough and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Peterborough and Dover. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Dover

Transport options from Peterborough to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
£54($64)
every 3 hours247km (153 miles)
Train via London Bridge3h 20m
£80($95)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
£25($29)
every 3 hours258km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£45($53)
on demand255km (159 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