The average bus between Ilford and Dover takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford 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 5 times a day between Ilford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ilford 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 Ilford to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Dover station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Ilford to Dover bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Lewisham Station.
Ilford to Dover bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pencester Road station.
The distance between Ilford and Dover is 98.7 km. The road distance is 155 km.
National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Pencester Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.