The average bus between Ilford and Dover takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. 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 every 3 hours between Ilford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Ilford to Dover bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Ilford to Dover bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pencester Road station.
Book your Ilford to Dover bus tickets online with Arriva UK, Stagecoach London and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ilford and Dover is 98.7 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Pencester Road via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, Lewisham Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 21m.