How to travel from Seaton to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Dover is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Seaton 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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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £320($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Dover

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Seaton and Dover is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Seaton and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Dover is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Dover. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

LNER and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Seaton and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Seaton and Dover. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Stn, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Seaton and Dover. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) 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 Seaton and Dover. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Dover

Transport options from Seaton to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£82($95)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£320($380)
twice a week620km (385 miles)
Train to Heworth, plane5h 15m
£265($315)
twice a week768km (477 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 40m
£250($295)
every 3 hours924km (574 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 45m
£280($335)
every 3 hours618km (384 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 50m
£195($230)
every 3 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane6h 25m
£195($230)
every 3 hours1,004km (624 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
£35($41)
every 4 hours571km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£90($110)
on demand526km (327 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