The average bus between Plymouth and Dover takes 11h 15m and the fastest bus takes 9h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 twice daily between Plymouth and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston, South Station and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Dover. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dover station via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Plymouth to Dover bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. station.
Plymouth to Dover bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
The distance between Plymouth and Dover is 138.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston, South Station, Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 4h 16m.