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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dover Port is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dover Port is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dover Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dover Port. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Dover via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dover Port?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dover Port. 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 25m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dover Port?

The distance between Southampton and Dover Port is 159 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dover Port without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Southampton to Dover Port, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Dover Port?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dover Port is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h.

Where does the Southampton to Dover Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Dover Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Dover Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dover Port is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Southampton to Dover Port.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover Port?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Dover Port.

Southampton to Dover Port - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 25m
£75–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N380 / ...
6h
£25–53
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Dover Portcar 144.8 mi
2h 33m
£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 / ...
3h 50m
£73–153
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
5h 47m
£70–134

Southampton to Dover Port by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dover Priory via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dover via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h.

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