The distance between Salisbury and Dover is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury to Dover by train 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 Waterloo and then to Dover Priory.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Salisbury and Dover is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Salisbury and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Dover is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
South Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Salisbury and Dover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Salisbury and Dover. We recommend that you drive to Dover. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Salisbury and Dover. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via London Waterloo + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £84($100) | every 3 hours | 263km (163 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | £87($105) | hourly | 256km (159 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £44($52) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
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South Eastern Trains Service
The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.