How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start at $28. The average price for this train route is around $51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Dover?

The average train trip from London to Dover takes 1h 50m and covers 106 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 41 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 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.

Train London to Dover from $27

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Dover on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	8:07am	St Pancras International	1h 5m	9:12am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	10:00am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	11:00am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	5:00pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30am	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	9:45am	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	9:07am	St Pancras International	1h 9m	10:16am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	8:30am	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	10:45am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:30am	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	11:45am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	5:45pm	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:07pm	St Pancras International	1h 6m	4:13pm	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:10pm	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	4:59pm	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	7:07am	St Pancras International	1h 6m	8:13am	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	8:55am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	8:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	9:56am	Snowdown	No tags
Train	9:10am	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	10:55am	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures for London to Dover on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:07am	London Waterloo East	1h 48m	11:55am	Dover Priory	CheapestFastest
Train	7:07am	London Waterloo East	1h 56m	9:03am	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	8:04am	London Waterloo East	1h 58m	10:02am	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	9:06am	London Waterloo East	1h 50m	10:56am	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	3:07pm	London Waterloo East	1h 53m	5:00pm	Dover Priory	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:00 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Dover

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dover. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

109 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $52	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $126	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $31	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg 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 with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at $28

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dover by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at $28. The average price for this train route is around $51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Dover?
The average train trip from London to Dover takes 1h 50m and covers 106 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Dover route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 41 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 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-11

$27

12-12

$41

Today

$40

12-14

$41

12-15

$33

12-16

$40

12-17

$40

12-18

$28

The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $120 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 $28 which is on 2025-12-18.