What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Dover is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Dover is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Darlington to Dover?

The distance between Darlington and Dover is 310 miles. The road distance is 312.9 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Dover?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Darlington to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Dover bus from?

Darlington to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Dover train from?

Darlington to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Dover?

The best way to get from Darlington to Dover is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Darlington to Dover bus arrive?

Darlington to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Darlington to Dover train arrive?

Darlington to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Dover is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Darlington to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Dover?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Darlington to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Darlington to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m
£120–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 591
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
10h 43m
£66–157
Drive 311.1 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Dovercar 311.1 mi
5h 8m
£76–110
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 38m
£111–382
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 37m
£176–280
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MME - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 2m
£139–676
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 19m
£149–448
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 59m
£160–376
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 21m
£130–332

Darlington to Dover by train

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Distance: 308.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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