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How to get fromSan Francisco to Doverby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Dover by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SFO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    15h 6m
    £375–866

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SFO - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    17h 57m
    £186–496

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SFO - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    17h 12m
    £314–1,027

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane OAK - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    17h 30m
    £272–964

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SFO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    17h 23m
    £238–599

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SFO - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    18h 49m
    £375–968

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,462.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 6m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Dover. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Dover Priory. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Dover Priory.

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