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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Dover by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DCA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    11h 46m
    £408–1,438

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    12h 53m
    £244–822

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DCA - 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
    13h 26m
    £407–1,123

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    12h 49m
    £253–1,428

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane IAD - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    15h 3m
    £247–805

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane PHL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
    14h 8m
    £482–1,181

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,749.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Dover, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Dover. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, 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 fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, then take the train to Dover Priory.

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