The average bus between Manchester and Dover takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 4 hours between Manchester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Dover. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Manchester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Dover bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Manchester and Dover is 356.1 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station in around 9h.