The average bus between Big Ben and Dover takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Big Ben to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Big Ben and Dover. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Westminster Station / Parliament Square and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Big Ben to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Dover. However, there are services departing from Big Ben station and arriving at Dover station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Big Ben to Dover bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Big Ben to Dover bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Big Ben and Dover is 108.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m.