What is the best way to travel from Dover to Birmingham?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Dover?
You can reach Birmingham with just £13 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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National Express7h 25m009:15DoverTown Centre16:40BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express6h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre00:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express8h 30m013:50DoverTown Centre22:20BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express10h 20m009:15DoverTown Centre19:35BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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National Express8h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre02:45BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre00:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 25m009:15DoverTown Centre16:40BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express7h 40m013:50DoverTown Centre21:30BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 13:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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National Express7h 35m004:35DoverTown Centre12:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 04:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 50m007:45DoverTown Centre15:35BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 10m013:20DoverTown Centre21:30BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 13:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express7h 30m016:50DoverTown Centre00:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/03/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express9h 30m013:20DoverTown Centre22:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 13:20:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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National Express9h 5m007:45DoverTown Centre16:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 07:45:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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Southeastern4h 5m005:51DoverKearsney Train Station09:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 05:51:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Southeastern4h 4m006:52DoverKearsney Train Station10:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 06:52:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 10:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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Southeastern4h 33m004:54DoverKearsney Train Station09:27BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 04:54:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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Southeastern3h 29m005:58DoverKearsney Train Station09:27BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 05:58:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Southeastern3h 42m006:14DoverKearsney Train Station09:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 06:14:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express7h 15m008:00DoverTown Centre15:15BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express7h 30m016:50DoverTown Centre00:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/03/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 50m013:30DoverTown Centre21:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 13:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express9h 20m013:30DoverTown Centre22:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 13:30:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express8h 25m008:00DoverTown Centre16:25BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 08:00:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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What are the fastest trips from Dover to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Dover in just 3h 29m 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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National Express6h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre00:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 25m009:15DoverTown Centre16:40BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express8h 30m013:50DoverTown Centre22:20BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre02:45BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 17:50:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express10h 20m009:15DoverTown Centre19:35BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 09:15:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 55m017:50DoverTown Centre00:45BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 17:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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National Express7h 25m009:15DoverTown Centre16:40BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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National Express7h 35m004:35DoverTown Centre12:10BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 04:35:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express7h 40m013:50DoverTown Centre21:30BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 13:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Southeastern3h 29m005:58DoverKearsney Train Station09:27BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 05:58:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Southeastern3h 42m006:14DoverKearsney Train Station09:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 06:14:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Southeastern4h 4m006:52DoverKearsney Train Station10:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 06:52:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 10:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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Southeastern4h 5m005:51DoverKearsney Train Station09:56BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 05:51:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Southeastern4h 33m004:54DoverKearsney Train Station09:27BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Kearsney Train Station, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 04:54:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 09:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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National Express7h 30m016:50DoverTown Centre00:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/03/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 50m007:45DoverTown Centre15:35BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 10m013:20DoverTown Centre21:30BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 13:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express9h 5m007:45DoverTown Centre16:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 07:45:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express9h 30m013:20DoverTown Centre22:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2025 13:20:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express7h 15m008:00DoverTown Centre15:15BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 08:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express7h 30m016:50DoverTown Centre00:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/03/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 50m013:30DoverTown Centre21:20BirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 13:30:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 25m008:00DoverTown Centre16:25BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 08:00:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express9h 20m013:30DoverTown Centre22:50BirminghamBearwood0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 02/03/2025 13:30:00 to Bearwood, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/03/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Dover to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Dover and Birmingham?
In Dover, you will usually depart from Kearsney Train Station, Eastern Docks Bus Station or Pencester Road Bus Station, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, 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 Birmingham from Dover? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Train 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 Dover and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £13 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 Birmingham in just 3h 29m.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 Dover and Birmingham are National Express and Southeastern, 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 Dover and Birmingham 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 Whitfield or to Erdington, and look at flights from Lydd Airport, and landing at Birmingham 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 Dover to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Dover and Birmingham, are National Express and Southeastern. 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 Dover to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dover to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Dover to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Dover?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Birmingham from Dover.
How far is Birmingham from Dover?
The distance between Dover and Birmingham is 267.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dover and Birmingham?
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 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 45 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dover to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just £13 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Birmingham?
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 Birmingham in just 3h 29m with a Train from Southeastern.
More routes to Dover and to Birmingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dover and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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