How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start at $15. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Dover?

The average train trip from London to Dover takes 1h 48m and covers 110 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 39 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dover?

The earliest train from London to Dover departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.

Train London to Dover from $27

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Dover on March 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	3:07pm	St Pancras International	1h 6m	4:13pm	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	5:25pm	Snowdown	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 48m	5:58pm	Snowdown	No tags
Train	4:46pm	London Bridge	1h 40m	6:26pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:07am	London Waterloo East	1h 48m	9:55am	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	St Pancras International	1h 5m	9:12am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	9:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:12am	Victoria Rail Station	2h 56m	10:08am	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	1:07pm	St Pancras International	1h 6m	2:13pm	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	8:37am	London Waterloo East	1h 54m	10:31am	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	9:37am	London Waterloo East	1h 54m	11:31am	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	10:37am	London Waterloo East	1h 54m	12:31pm	Dover Priory	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	9:09am	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on March 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:31 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from London to Dover

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dover. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

3hAverage Duration

96 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $45	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $129	Average Duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at $15

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dover by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start at $15. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Dover?
The average train trip from London to Dover takes 1h 48m and covers 110 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 39 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dover?
The earliest train from London to Dover departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03-15

$69

03-16

$70

Today

$34

03-18

$31

03-19

$34

03-20

$34

03-21

$30

03-22

$31

The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on Mar 21, 2026 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Dover, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $86 for a train ticket from London to Dover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2026-03-21.