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.
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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Canterbury.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 60m | £54($64) | every 3 hours | 247km (153 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3h 20m | £80($95) | hourly | 248km (154 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £25($29) | every 3 hours | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £45($53) | on demand | 255km (159 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.