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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Dover is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice and arriving at Dover via London Stonebridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Dover. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Paddington to Dover?

The distance between Paddington and Dover is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Dover without a car is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Paddington to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Dover bus from?

Paddington to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Dover train from?

Paddington to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Paddington to Dover?

The best way to get from Paddington to Dover is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Paddington to Dover bus arrive?

Paddington to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pencester Road station.

Where does the Paddington to Dover train arrive?

Paddington to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Paddington to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Dover is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Paddington to Dover.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Paddington to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via King's Cross St. Pancras station
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 58m
£41–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pencester Roadbus 007
4h 30m
£17–27
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to North Circular Road Stonebridge Parkbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Doverbus
4h 13m
Drive 78.4 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Dovercar 78.4 mi
1h 42m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 4m
£42–85

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to Dover via London Stonebridge in around 4h 13m.

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