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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Dover is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Dover. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Pencester Road via Coach Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Port and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Dover. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Southampton Port to Dover?

The distance between Southampton Port and Dover is 161 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Southampton Port to Dover, including transfers.

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

Southampton Port to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southampton Port to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton Port to Dover?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Dover is to train via London which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Southampton Port to Dover bus arrive?

Southampton Port to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Southampton Port to Dover train arrive?

Southampton Port to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton Port to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Dover is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Southampton Port to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Dover.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 52m
£74–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 17m
£33–81
Drive 143.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Dovercar 143.8 mi
2h 34m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 17m
£72–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Railway Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 17m
£70–141

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

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Dover Priory via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Pencester Road via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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