What is the best way to travel from Canterbury to Dover?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Dover from Canterbury. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Dover from Canterbury?
You can reach Dover with just £6 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Southeastern1h 6m005:25CanterburyChartham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 05:25:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern0h 54m006:36CanterburyChartham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:36:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Southeastern1h 15m006:47CanterburyChartham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:47:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Southeastern1h 1m007:12CanterburyChartham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:12:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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Southeastern1h 6m007:34CanterburyChartham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:34:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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National Express0h 57m001:03CanterburyUniversity of Kent02:00DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 01:03:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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National Express1h 10m011:45CanterburyUniversity of Kent12:55DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 11:45:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m016:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent17:30DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 16:20:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m020:55CanterburyUniversity of Kent22:05DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 20:55:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Southeastern1h 6m005:25CanterburyChartham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:25:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern0h 54m006:36CanterburyChartham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:36:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Southeastern1h 15m006:47CanterburyChartham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:47:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Southeastern1h 1m007:12CanterburyChartham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:12:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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Southeastern1h 6m007:34CanterburyChartham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:34:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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National Express1h 0m000:40CanterburyUniversity of Kent01:40DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 00:40:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 10m011:45CanterburyUniversity of Kent12:55DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 11:45:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m016:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent17:30DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 16:20:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m020:55CanterburyUniversity of Kent22:05DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 20:55:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Southeastern1h 2m005:29CanterburyChilham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:29:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 2m
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Southeastern0h 51m006:39CanterburyChilham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:39:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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Southeastern1h 19m006:43CanterburyChilham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:43:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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Southeastern0h 58m007:15CanterburyChilham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:15:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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Southeastern1h 10m007:30CanterburyChilham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:30:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Canterbury to Dover?
You can get to Dover from Canterbury in just 0h 51m with a Train from Southeastern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Southeastern0h 54m006:36CanterburyChartham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:36:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Southeastern1h 1m007:12CanterburyChartham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:12:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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Southeastern1h 6m005:25CanterburyChartham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 05:25:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern1h 6m007:34CanterburyChartham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 07:34:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern1h 15m006:47CanterburyChartham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:47:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Southeastern0h 54m006:36CanterburyChartham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:36:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Southeastern1h 1m007:12CanterburyChartham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:12:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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Southeastern1h 6m005:25CanterburyChartham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:25:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern1h 6m007:34CanterburyChartham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 07:34:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Southeastern1h 15m006:47CanterburyChartham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chartham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:47:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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National Express0h 57m001:03CanterburyUniversity of Kent02:00DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 01:03:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 02:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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National Express1h 10m011:45CanterburyUniversity of Kent12:55DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 11:45:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m016:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent17:30DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 16:20:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m020:55CanterburyUniversity of Kent22:05DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 20:55:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Southeastern0h 51m006:39CanterburyChilham Train Station07:30DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:39:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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Southeastern0h 58m007:15CanterburyChilham Train Station08:13DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:15:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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Southeastern1h 2m005:29CanterburyChilham Train Station06:31DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:29:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 2m
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Southeastern1h 10m007:30CanterburyChilham Train Station08:40DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:30:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Southeastern1h 19m006:43CanterburyChilham Train Station08:02DoverPriory Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Chilham Train Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:43:00 to Priory Station, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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National Express1h 0m000:40CanterburyUniversity of Kent01:40DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 00:40:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 10m011:45CanterburyUniversity of Kent12:55DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 11:45:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m016:20CanterburyUniversity of Kent17:30DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 16:20:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express1h 10m020:55CanterburyUniversity of Kent22:05DoverTown Centre0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University of Kent, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 20:55:00 to Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Canterbury to Dover
What are the most popular stations in Canterbury and Dover?
In Canterbury, you will usually depart from East Station, Park and Ride or Chilham Train Station, while in Dover you will be arriving at Kearsney Train Station, Eastern Docks Bus Station or Pencester Road Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dover from Canterbury? With 7 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Canterbury and Dover, you can pay as low as £6 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Southeastern: you will get to Dover in just 0h 51m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Canterbury and Dover are Southeastern and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Canterbury and Dover is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Blean or to Whitfield, and look at flights from Lydd Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Canterbury to Dover?
The most popular companies between Canterbury and Dover, are Southeastern and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Southeastern
All you need to know when you travel from Canterbury to Dover
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Canterbury to Dover. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Canterbury to Dover
How can I reach Dover from Canterbury?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Dover from Canterbury.
How far is Dover from Canterbury?
The distance between Canterbury and Dover is 23.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Canterbury and Dover?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 6 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Canterbury to Dover?
You can get to Dover with just £6 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Dover?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dover in just 0h 51m with a Train from Southeastern.
More routes to Canterbury and to Dover
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