How much does a train ticket cost from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Dover?

The average train journey time from London to Dover is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 40 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 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

Train London to Dover from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Dover on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:12	Victoria Rail Station	2h 12m	10:24	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	13:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	14:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	09:26	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 44m	10:24	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:12	Victoria Rail Station	2h 12m	11:24	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	08:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	09:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	16:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	08:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	09:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	16:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	08:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	09:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	16:55	Snowdown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Dover

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dover. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

68 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £28	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £68	Average duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £27	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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 £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dover by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Dover?
The average train journey time from London to Dover is 1h 48m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 40 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 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

19/12

£23

20/12

£23

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£22

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£22

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£22

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£22

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The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

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 £22 to £65 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 £22, which is on 2025-12-22.