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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Manston is to line 81 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Manston is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Manston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Manston. However, there are services departing from Pencester Road and arriving at Windermere Avenue via Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Manston?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Manston. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ramsgate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Dover to Manston?

The distance between Dover and Manston is 24 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Manston without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Dover to Manston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Manston bus from?

Dover to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pencester Road station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Manston train from?

Dover to Manston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Manston?

The best way to get from Dover to Manston is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 81 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Manston bus arrive?

Dover to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Guildhall station.

Where does the Dover to Manston train arrive?

Dover to Manston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.

Can I drive from Dover to Manston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Manston is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Dover to Manston.

Where can I stay near Manston?

There are 1640+ hotels available in Manston.

Dover to Manston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 81 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Manston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ramsgatetrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 40m
£14–25
Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Manstoncar 18.9 mi
24 min
£5–7
Line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhallbus 81 / ...
2h 31m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dover to Manstontaxi 18.9 mi
24 min
£85–110

Dover to Manston by train and bus

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Manston, Kent, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Ramsgate hourly. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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