The average bus between Port of Dover and Southampton Port takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Port of Dover to Southampton Port. 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 Port of Dover and Southampton Port. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Port of Dover is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Southampton Port at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Port of Dover to Southampton Port? 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 Port of Dover to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover station and arriving at Southampton Port station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Port of Dover to Southampton Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.
Port of Dover to Southampton Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Port of Dover and Southampton Port is 195.8 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a bus from Dover to Regents Park Road via London Victoria, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 6h.