How to travel from Welshpool to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Dover is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 Birmingham New Street then London Euston and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Dover

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Welshpool and Dover is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Welshpool and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Dover is to take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Dover. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, South Eastern Trains Service and Chiltern Railways run train services between Welshpool and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Welshpool and Dover. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Dover. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then London Euston and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Welshpool and Dover. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Welshpool to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Dover

Transport options from Welshpool to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 5m
£125($145)
every 3 hours405km (252 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4h 40m
£125($150)
every 2 hours407km (253 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 25m
£110($135)
every 2 hours406km (252 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
£20($24)
once daily438km (272 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand421km (262 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