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How to get from Heathrow to Dover by bus, train and tube?

By bus, train and tube

To get from Heathrow to Dover in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tube line and one train line: take the A4 bus from Nene Road Roundabout, Sipson station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Bus - A4A4
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from Nene Road Roundabout, Sipson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heathrow
    Northern Perimeter Road West
  • 2
    Bus - A4A4
    Wait for bus
    A4
    Heathrow Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover
    Walk to
    Dover
    King Street
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tube via 555, PICCADILLY and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Heathrow to Dover in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tube line and one train line: take the 555 bus from Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm) station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 555555
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm)
    ID BM
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Heathrow Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover
    Walk to
    Dover
    King Street
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathrow to Dover

The distance between Heathrow, Dover and Dover, Dover is approximately 95.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathrow to Dover by bus, train and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dover – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Heathrow

Heathrow is located at Northern Perimeter Road West, Dover and the nearest public transport station is Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm).

Bus stations close to Heathrow:

  • Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm)
  • Sipson Road (Bp), Sipson
  • Doghurst Drive (Bd), Sipson

Public transport stations close to Dover, Dover

Dover is located at King Street, Dover and the nearest public transport station is York Street, Dover.

Bus stations close to Dover:

  • York Street, Dover
  • North Military Road, Western Heights
  • Priory Street, Dover

Alternative route by bus, train and tube via 555, PICCADILLY and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Heathrow to Dover in Dover, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tube line and one train line: take the 555 bus from Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm) station to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY tube and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 555555
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nene Road Sipson Road (Bm)
    ID BM
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Heathrow Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    54 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    65 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover
    Walk to
    Dover
    King Street
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Dover?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line A4, Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heathrow to Dover?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Dover?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Heathrow to Dover?

    The A4 bus line goes from Heathrow Airport station near Heathrow in Heathrow to Heathrow Central Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line and one train line till Dover station near Dover in Dover.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heathrow to Dover by bus, tube and train?

    The total travel time between Heathrow in Heathrow and Dover in Dover by bus, tube and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Heathrow to get to Dover?

    Get on the A4 bus from the Heathrow Airport stop near Heathrow in Heathrow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Heathrow and Dover?

    Get off the bus at the Dover station, which is closest to Dover in Dover.

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