How to travel from Salisbury to Dover, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train via London Waterloo

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Dover

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Dover

Transport options from Salisbury to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London Waterloo + 1 similar
2h 55m
£84($100)
every 3 hours263km (163 miles)
Train3h 15m
£87($105)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand251km (156 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