The average bus between Heathrow and Dover takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Dover. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Heathrow to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Heathrow and Dover is 128.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.