How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from R 345. The average price for this train route is around R 507. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Dover?

The average train journey time from London to Dover is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 40 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dover?

The earliest train from London to Dover departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:07.

Train London to Dover from R 329

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Dover on 1 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	16:59	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	09:56	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 59m	10:09	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	09:56	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:07	London Waterloo East	1h 48m	21:55	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	08:07	St Pancras International	1h 5m	09:12	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:38	London Bridge	1h 53m	09:31	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	08:07	St Pancras International	1h 5m	09:12	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:37	London Waterloo East	2h 8m	17:45	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	09:07	St Pancras International	1h 38m	10:45	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	09:26	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:12	Victoria Rail Station	2h 12m	10:24	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 44m	10:24	Snowdown	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Dover

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dover. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

3hAverage duration

96 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 158 - R 544	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 345 - R 1 556	Average duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at R 345

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dover by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from R 345. The average price for this train route is around R 507. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Dover?
The average train journey time from London to Dover is 1h 49m, covering a distance of 106 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 40 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dover?
The earliest train from London to Dover departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 22:07.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/03

R 330

30/03

R 420

Today

R 381

01/04

R 413

02/04

R 375

03/04

R 329

04/04

R 329

05/04

R 374

The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on 03 Apr 2026 with a price of R 329

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Dover as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 329 to R 1 065 for a train ticket from London to Dover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 329, which is on 2026-04-03.