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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Southwark is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Southwark is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Southwark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pencester Road and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Southwark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover Priory and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Dover to Southwark?

The distance between Dover and Southwark is 80 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Southwark without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 28m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Dover to Southwark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Southwark bus from?

Dover to Southwark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pencester Road station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Southwark train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Southwark?

The best way to get from Dover to Southwark is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Dover to Southwark bus arrive?

Dover to Southwark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Dover to Southwark train arrive?

Dover to Southwark train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Dover to Southwark?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Southwark is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dover to Southwark.

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

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Where can I stay near Southwark?

There are 22003+ hotels available in Southwark.

Dover to Southwark - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Southwark by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Southwark stationsubway Jubilee
1h 28m
£45–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
3h 10m
£17–45
Drive 75.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Southwarkcar 75.1 mi
1h 27m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 43m
£35–80

Dover to Southwark by train, foot, and subway

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1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

National Express operates a bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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