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

The cheapest way to get from York to Dover is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Dover is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between York and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from York to Dover. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from York to Dover?

The distance between York and Dover is 266 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Dover without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from York to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Dover train from?

York to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Dover train arrive?

York to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Dover is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from York to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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York to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Dover by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 39m
£86–170
Drive 268.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Dovercar 268.7 mi
4h 37m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 12m
£125–411
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 6m
£140–248
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 57m
£121–417
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 45m
£286–697

York to Dover by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between York, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from York to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m.

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