What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Port of Dover and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Port of Dover to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Port of Dover and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Port of Dover to Southampton?

The distance between Port of Dover and Southampton is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Port of Dover to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Port of Dover to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Port of Dover to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Southampton bus from?

Port of Dover to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Port of Dover to Southampton train from?

Port of Dover to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Port of Dover to Southampton?

The best way to get from Port of Dover to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Port of Dover to Southampton bus arrive?

Port of Dover to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Port of Dover to Southampton train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Port of Dover to Southampton?

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Port of Dover to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Port of Dover to Southampton by train, bus, or plane

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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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 58m
£70–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
5h 47m
£25–54
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LCY - SOU
6h 28m
£109–488
Train via London
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain Dover Priory - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
3h 50m
£70–149
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
5h 38m
£72–153
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LHR - SOU
5h 36m
£107–404
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LGW - SOU
6h 12m
£94–310

Port of Dover to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Port of Dover, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Coach Station via London Victoria in around 5h 47m.

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