How much does a train ticket cost from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from PEN 68. The average price for this train route is around PEN 93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 48m, covering a distance of 107 km. The fastest 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 run on this route with 39 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 23:57.

Train London to Dover from PEN 66

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Dover on 15 June
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	09:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	10:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
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
Train	15:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	17:25	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 16 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	2h 2m	17:12	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 17 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
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
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	16:59	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 18 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
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
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	16:59	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 19 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	08:55	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	07:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	08:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
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
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 49m	16:59	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 20 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	09:55	Snowdown	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	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 47m	10:57	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 45m	16:55	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 21 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:03	London Waterloo East	1h 34m	13:37	Dover Priory	Cheapest
Train	09:09	London Bridge	1h 28m	10:37	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	07:29	Victoria Rail Station	2h 18m	09:47	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:29	Victoria Rail Station	2h 18m	10:47	Snowdown	No tags
Train	08:50	St Pancras International	1h 57m	10:47	Snowdown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:58 BST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Dover

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dover. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39train per day

1h 48mAverage duration

107 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 32 - PEN 110	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 68 - PEN 267	Average duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

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 PEN 68

GB train companies: FlixTrain, RegioJet, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from PEN 68. The average price for this train route is around PEN 93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 48m, covering a distance of 107 km. The fastest 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 run on this route with 39 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 23:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/06

PEN 80

14/06

PEN 73

Today

PEN 80

16/06

PEN 73

17/06

PEN 80

18/06

PEN 80

19/06

PEN 80

20/06

PEN 80

The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on 14 Jun 2026 with a price of PEN 73

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 PEN 73 to PEN 290 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 PEN 73, which is on 2026-06-16.