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

The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Dover is to bus via Bus Station which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gourock to Dover is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs £120 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Gourock and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Gourock station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Pencester Road via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Gourock and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gourock and arriving at Dover Priory via Glasgow Central and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Gourock to Dover?

The distance between Gourock and Dover is 504 miles. The road distance is 494.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gourock to Dover without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Gourock to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Dover bus from?

Gourock to Dover bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Dover train from?

Gourock to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gourock station.

Train or bus from Gourock to Dover?

The best way to get from Gourock to Dover is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £160 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Gourock to Dover bus arrive?

Gourock to Dover bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Gourock to Dover train arrive?

Gourock to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Gourock to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Gourock to Dover is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Gourock to Dover.

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

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Gourock to Dover - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 52m
£166–324
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
14h 37m
£61–113
Drive 491.8 mi
1. Drive from Gourock to Dovercar 491.8 mi
8h 15m
£120–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 18m
£126–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
15h 20m
£98–250
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 41m
£120–407
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 38m
£98–248
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 52m
£75–217
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 3m
£93–243
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
6h 16m
£131–409
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 27m
£103–260

Gourock to Dover by train and foot

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Distance: 501.1 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Gourock, Scotland and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Gourock to Dover Priory via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Pencester Road via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 14h 37m.

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