How much is the train ticket from London to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dover start from R 340. The average price for this train route is around R 624. 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 50m, 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 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 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Train London to Dover from R 322

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Dover on 12 December
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	15:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	16:13	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	15:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	17:26	Snowdown	No tags
Train	16:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	18:00	Snowdown	No tags
Train	16:46	London Bridge	1h 41m	18:27	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	11:00	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	08:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	10:00	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 50m	17:00	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	09:45	Snowdown	Cheapest
Train	09:07	St Pancras International	1h 9m	10:16	Dover Priory	Fastest
Train	08:30	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	10:45	Snowdown	No tags
Train	09:30	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	11:45	Snowdown	No tags
Train	15:30	Victoria Rail Station	2h 15m	17:45	Snowdown	No tags

Next departures from London to Dover on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:07	St Pancras International	1h 6m	16:13	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 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:04	London Charing Cross	1h 56m	17:00	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 December
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 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:07	London Waterloo East	1h 48m	11:55	Dover Priory	CheapestFastest
Train	07:07	London Waterloo East	1h 56m	09:03	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	08:04	London Waterloo East	1h 58m	10:02	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	09:06	London Waterloo East	1h 50m	10:56	Dover Priory	No tags
Train	15:07	London Waterloo East	1h 53m	17:00	Dover Priory	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:23 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 136, 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 priceR 155 - R 626	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 340 - R 1 531	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 136 - R 370	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 R 340

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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 340. The average price for this train route is around R 624. 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 50m, 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 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 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

10/12

R 487

11/12

R 327

Today

R 496

13/12

R 347

14/12

R 496

15/12

R 397

16/12

R 509

17/12

R 496

The cheapest trip from London to Dover was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 327

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 327 to R 1 462 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 347, which is on 2025-12-13.