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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Dover takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

7h 57m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Southampton to Dover bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Southampton and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 51m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 2m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 43m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 32m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 23m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East6h 22m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 51m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach South East7h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Dover, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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