How much is the train ticket from Dover to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Dover to London start from R 152. The average price for this train route is around R 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Dover to London?

The average train journey time from Dover to London is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 107 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 6m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the Dover to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 37 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Dover to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

Train Dover to London from R 280

Next train departures

Next departures from Dover to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:48	Dover Priory	1h 59m	22:47	London Waterloo East	Cheapest
Train	20:48	Dover Priory	1h 6m	21:54	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	21:48	Dover Priory	1h 6m	22:54	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	22:48	Dover Priory	1h 6m	23:54	St Pancras International	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Snowdown	1h 49m	17:21	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:18	Dover Priory	1h 6m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:02	Snowdown	1h 54m	08:56	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Snowdown	1h 56m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:59	Snowdown	1h 52m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Snowdown	1h 54m	08:56	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:18	Dover Priory	1h 6m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:30	Snowdown	1h 56m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:59	Snowdown	1h 52m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:32	Snowdown	1h 49m	17:21	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:32	Snowdown	1h 51m	09:23	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:48	Dover Priory	1h 6m	08:54	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	08:32	Snowdown	1h 51m	10:23	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:32	Snowdown	1h 51m	17:23	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	16:32	Snowdown	1h 51m	18:23	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:45	Dover Priory	1h 9m	11:54	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	19:48	Dover Priory	1h 6m	20:54	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:04	Snowdown	1h 45m	08:49	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:04	Snowdown	2h 14m	09:18	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	08:04	Snowdown	1h 45m	09:49	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:22	Dover Priory	2h 2m	10:24	London Charing Cross	Cheapest
Train	07:18	Dover Priory	1h 6m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:02	Snowdown	1h 54m	08:56	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Snowdown	1h 56m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:59	Snowdown	1h 52m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:52	Dover Priory	1h 55m	10:47	London Waterloo East	Cheapest
Train	07:18	Dover Priory	1h 6m	08:24	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:02	Snowdown	1h 54m	08:56	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Snowdown	1h 56m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:59	Snowdown	1h 52m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Dover to London on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:52	Dover Priory	1h 55m	10:47	London Waterloo East	Cheapest
Train	15:25	Dover Priory	1h 46m	17:11	London Bridge	Fastest
Train	07:22	Dover Priory	1h 56m	09:18	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	08:22	Dover Priory	1h 55m	10:17	London Waterloo East	No tags
Train	15:25	Dover Priory	1h 52m	17:17	London Waterloo East	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:51 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Dover to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

109 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 149 - R 505	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 152 - R 2 340	Average duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 130 - R 451	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 about the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at R 152

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dover to London by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Dover to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Dover to London start from R 152. The average price for this train route is around R 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dover to London?
The average train journey time from Dover to London is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 107 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 6m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Dover to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 37 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dover to London?
The earliest train from Dover to London departs at 07:00. 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

26/01

R 750

27/01

R 766

Today

R 769

29/01

R 467

30/01

R 467

31/01

R 468

01/02

R 393

02/02

R 479

The cheapest trip from Dover to London was searched and found on 01 Feb 2026 with a price of R 393

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

You can expect to pay from R 393 to R 2 270 for a train ticket from Dover to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 393, which is on 2026-02-01.