How to travel from Worcester to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Dover is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester 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 London Paddington and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Dover

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Worcester and Dover is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Worcester and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Dover is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Worcester and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Worcester and Dover. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester 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 6h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and Dover. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Worcester and Dover. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Worcester to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Dover

Transport options from Worcester to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£87($105)
every 3 hours321km (199 miles)
Train via London Paddington4h 10m
£87($105)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£19($22)
once daily336km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£59($70)
on demand339km (211 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