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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Dover is to fly and train which costs £85 - £250 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Dover is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Dover via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Dover. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Dover Priory via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 29m.

How far is it from Sofia to Dover?

The distance between Sofia and Dover is 1340 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Dover without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 2m and costs £340 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Sofia to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Dover bus from?

Sofia to Dover bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Dover train from?

Sofia to Dover train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Where does the Sofia to Dover bus arrive?

Sofia to Dover bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Dover?

Dover is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:40 AM in Sofia and 4:40 AM in Dover.

Where does the Sofia to Dover train arrive?

Sofia to Dover train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Dover.

Sofia to Dover - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Sofia to Dover by plane, train, bus, night train, busferry, car, car ferry, or car train

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Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOF - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
10h 27m
£190–543
Train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Doverbusferry
2d
£65–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
35h 2m
£348–674
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Doverbus
35h 24m
£145
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
47h 29m
£265–466
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SOF - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 46m
£149–350
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SOF - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 17m
£81–336
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane SOF - 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
8h 13m
£85–245
Bus via Sibiu
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Sibiubus 983
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Doverbus
47h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
21h 55m
£309–485
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
21h 21m
£421–557

Sofia Airport (SOF) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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7h 35mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,332.4 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Dover, England?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dover via Bucharest in around 35h 24m.

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