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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station | Victoria Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station | Eltham | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station | Victoria Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station | Victoria Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Dover to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Dover and London?
Stops in Dover
- A
Dover (Town Centre) - Bus Station
23 Pencester Road, Dover CT16 1BS - B
Dover Coach Stop, Eastern Docks
53 George St, Dover, Kent CT17 0EG, UK - C
Foot Passenger Terminal
N Exit Rd, Dover CT16, UK - D
Dover Central Travel
Eastern Docks, Dover CT16, UK
Stops in London
- A26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
- B164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
- C43 Lewisham High St, London SE13, UK
- DThe Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
- E
Eltham
204 Eltham Rd, London SE9 5LN, UK - F263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Customers have praised the drivers for being wonderful, friendly, helpful, and professional. They also enjoyed a lovely comfortable journey that was very relaxing. Some mentioned considering coach travel more often due to low prices, punctuality, friendly staff, and comfort of the coaches.
National Express Dover London recent customer reviews
I dont use coaches but I will definitely consider it more now. Price unbelievably low. Bang on time, friendly driver, comfy coach, arrived at destination an hour early. Couldn’t ask for more.
Jason N.
Would love to if the bus showed up and we had something to review. After two hours we gave up and spent over 50 pounds to take the train (who had friendly, helpful staff and were on time).
Donald C.
Very nice,as a must be.
Jevgenijs B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to London by bus
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 bus ticket from Dover to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dover to London start from $13. The average price for this route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dover to London?
The average bus travel time from Dover to London is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 110 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Dover to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dover to London?
The earliest bus departs from Dover to London at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 5:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dover to London?
A bus trip from Dover to London generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Dover to London was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dover to London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $46 for a bus ticket from Dover to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-02.
What's the cheapest way to go from Dover to London?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
