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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Sussex is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Sussex is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Sussex?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Sheffield Park Entrance via Chequers Bus Station, Royal Victoria Place and School Hill Bottom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Haywards Heath via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Dover to Sussex?

The distance between Dover and Sussex is 126 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Sussex without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Dover to Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Sussex bus from?

Dover to Sussex bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Sussex train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Sussex?

The best way to get from Dover to Sussex is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Dover to Sussex bus arrive?

Dover to Sussex bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Maidstone station.

Where does the Dover to Sussex train arrive?

Dover to Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Sussex?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Sussex is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dover to Sussex.

Where can I stay near Sussex?

There are 2033+ hotels available in Sussex.

Dover to Sussex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and line 29 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 33m
£78–144
Drive 68.2 mi
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1. Drive from Dover to Sussexcar 68.2 mi
1h 36m
£17–24
Bus, line 7 bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Maidstonebus
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to School Hill Bottombus 29 / ...
5h 59m
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Lewestrain
4. Take the bus from School Hill Bottom to Sheffield Park Entrancebus 21
4h 44m

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Sussex via London St Pancras Intl and Haywards Heath in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Sussex via Chequers Bus Station, Royal Victoria Place, School Hill Bottom, and Sheffield Park Entrance in around 5h 59m.

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