Buses to Dover from London

The journey to Dover from London takes just 2 hours 45 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 12 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London at 09:00.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between London and Dover 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 12
Shortest trip 2 hours 45 minutes
First departure 09:00
Last departure 22:45

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between London and Dover?

    Yes, buses operate daily from London to Dover, departing as early as 09:00.

  • How long is the bus trip from London to Dover?

    The fastest bus to Dover from London takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Dover from London?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between London and Dover?

    National Express run buses to Dover from London.

  • What time is the earliest bus from London to Dover?

    The first bus to Dover from London leaves at 09:00. The journey takes about 3 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Dover from London?

    The last bus leaves London at 22:45, arriving into Dover at 22:50. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Dover

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Aylesham
  • Weekdays
20 minutes 8.4 miles
Brockley
  • Daily
2 hours 10 minutes 63 miles
Canterbury
  • Daily
33 minutes 15 miles
Capel le Ferne
  • Daily
13 minutes 4.6 miles
Deal
  • Daily
35 minutes 7.8 miles
Folkestone
  • Daily
15 minutes 7.0 miles
Hawkinge
  • Daily except Sunday
18 minutes 6.6 miles
Hythe
  • Daily
48 minutes 11 miles
Kidbrooke
  • Daily
2 hours 60 miles
London
  • Daily
2 hours 35 minutes 68 miles
Sandwich
  • Daily
1 hour 12 minutes 10 miles