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Which bus from Dover to London is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Dover to London. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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from £7
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from £5
Tuesday
from £6
Wednesday
from £6
Thursday
from £7
Friday
from £6
Saturday
from £6

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 40m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £7
National Express 2h 30m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £7
National Express 2h 35m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:50 London Walworth  Economy £7
National Express 2h 15m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Eltham  Economy £7
National Express 2h 23m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:38 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover to London via Folkestone, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      2h 0m
      Dover
      11 km
      05:30
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      07:30
      London
      Eltham
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:05 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £5
National Express 3h 10m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £5
National Express 2h 35m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:10 London Eltham  Economy £5
National Express 3h 20m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Walworth  Economy £5
National Express 2h 55m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:05 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £6
National Express 3h 20m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Walworth  Economy £6
National Express 2h 55m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £6
National Express 3h 45m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £6
National Express 3h 10m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:05 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £6
National Express 3h 5m 13:50 Dover Town Centre 16:55 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £6
National Express 3h 20m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Walworth  Economy £6
National Express 2h 55m 13:50 Dover Town Centre 16:45 London Walworth  Economy £6
National Express 3h 10m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:05 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £7
National Express 3h 10m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £7
National Express 3h 20m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Walworth  Economy £7
National Express 2h 35m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:10 London Eltham  Economy £7
National Express 2h 55m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £7
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover to London via Folkestone, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      2h 20m
      Dover
      11 km
      04:50
      Folkestone
      Bus station
      07:10
      London
      Eltham
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 45m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:20 London Victoria Coach Station  Economy £6
National Express 2h 55m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £6
National Express 2h 35m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:10 London Eltham  Economy £6
National Express 3h 10m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £6
National Express 3h 30m 04:35 Dover Town Centre 08:05 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 40m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:55 London Elephant and Castle  Economy £6
National Express 2h 30m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:45 London New Cross Gate  Economy £6
National Express 2h 35m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:50 London Walworth  Economy £6
National Express 2h 15m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:30 London Eltham  Economy £6
National Express 2h 23m 05:15 Dover Town Centre 07:38 London Lewisham Rail Station  Economy £6

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Dover and London?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Dover to London. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Dover to London. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Dover and London.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 84 coaches from Dover to London, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Dover and London, with 42 offers.

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All facts for Dover to London bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 24 times by bus from Dover to London in one click. Book your Dover to London bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Latest Coach 16:50
Daily Bus Connections 24 Ø
Distance 108.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Dover to London?

Every day, 24 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dover for London. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 27/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/07
Tuesday 22/07
Wednesday 23/07
Thursday 24/07
Friday 25/07
Saturday 26/07
Sunday 27/07
£7
Monday 28/07
£5
Tuesday 29/07
£6
Wednesday 30/07
£6
Thursday 31/07
£7
Friday 01/08
£6
Saturday 02/08
£6
Sunday 03/08
£6
Monday 04/08
£6
Tuesday 05/08
£6
Wednesday 06/08
£6
Thursday 07/08
£6
Friday 08/08
£6
Saturday 09/08
£6
Sunday 10/08
£5
Monday 11/08
£6
Tuesday 12/08
£5
Wednesday 13/08
£6
Thursday 14/08
£6
Friday 15/08
£6
Saturday 16/08
£6
Sunday 17/08

The cheapest time to travel from Dover to London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dover to London, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dover to London. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover to London, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

How to save money travelling from Dover to London

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Dover to London in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Dover to London, 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 London are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Dover to London?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Dover to London timetable.

National Express from Dover to London

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Dover to London:

Cheapest Price £5
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 05:15
Last Coach 16:50
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 26/07/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Dover and London

Here is a map with all coach stations in Dover and London. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Dover to London? Compare all modes of transports from Dover to London.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Dover to London

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Dover to London. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Dover to London bus

How much does a Dover London coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dover London bus trip is available from £5 and takes 3h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £21. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to London.

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

Each day, the bus route from Dover to London is offered by roughly 24 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to London from Dover take?

The quickest coach from Dover to London is provided by National Express and takes 2h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover to London?

The earliest bus to London 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 London?

The latest bus to London departs from Dover at 16:50. 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 London route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dover to London 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 London?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover and London 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 London from Dover?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dover London 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 London 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 London on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Dover and to London

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