Bus and Coach from Dover to Dartford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dover to Dartford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dover to Dartford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£12

tomorrow

£11

Monday

Tuesday

£11

Wednesday

Thursday

£11

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	05:15	Dover	Town Centre	12:20	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 05:15:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	5h 55m	16:50	Dover	Town Centre	22:45	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 16:50:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	13:30	Dover	Town Centre	19:20	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 13:30:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 55m	08:00	Dover	Town Centre	15:55	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	05:15	Dover	Town Centre	12:20	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 05:15:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 55m	08:00	Dover	Town Centre	15:55	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	5h 55m	16:50	Dover	Town Centre	22:45	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 16:50:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	13:30	Dover	Town Centre	19:20	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 13:30:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 15m	04:35	Dover	Town Centre	12:50	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 04:35:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 55m	13:50	Dover	Town Centre	21:45	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 13:50:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 50m	09:15	Dover	Town Centre	18:05	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:15:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 55m	13:50	Dover	Town Centre	21:45	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 13:50:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 50m	09:15	Dover	Town Centre	18:05	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:15:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 15m	04:35	Dover	Town Centre	12:50	Dartford	Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Dover (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 04:35:00 to Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dover to Dartford is £10 on 27/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dover and Dartford

See here how frequent the connections between Dover and Dartford are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Dover to Dartford. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dover and Dartford.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 coaches from Dover to Dartford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Dover and Dartford, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dover to Dartford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dover to Dartford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dover to Dartford starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Coach	05:15
Latest Coach	13:50
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	84.1 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Dover to Dartford

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dover for Dartford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£12

Sunday 01/02

£11

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£11

Wednesday 04/02

Thursday 05/02

£11

Friday 06/02

Saturday 07/02

£12

Sunday 08/02

£11

Monday 09/02

Tuesday 10/02

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

Friday 13/02

Saturday 14/02

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

£10

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Dover to Dartford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dover to Dartford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dover to Dartford. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover to Dartford, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Dover to Dartford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dover to Dartford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dover to Dartford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dover to Dartford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dover and Dartford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dover and Dartford.

Ferry Port

Dock Exit Road

Town Centre

Pencester Rd

Ferry

Ramp B

Central Travel

Eastern Docks

Eastern Docks Bus Station

Bus Station

Greenhith

Southdowns Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dover to Dartford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Dover to Dartford? Or which bus companies serve the route Dover to Dartford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dover to Dartford bus

How much does a Dover - Dartford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dover - Dartford bus trip is available from £10 and takes 8h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dover to Dartford?

The connection Dover to Dartford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Dover - Dartford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dover to Dartford is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Dartford from Dover take?

The quickest coach from Dover to Dartford is provided by National Express and takes 5h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover to Dartford?

The earliest bus to Dartford departs from Dover at 05:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dover to Dartford?

The latest bus to Dartford departs from Dover at 13:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dover - Dartford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dover to Dartford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Dartford?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover and Dartford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Dartford from Dover?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dover Dartford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dover Dartford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dover to Dartford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Dover to Dartford?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dover to Dartford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dover and to Dartford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dover and to Dartford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!