How to get from Dover Castle to Dover by bus and train?

From Dover Castle to Dover by bus and train

To get from Dover Castle to Dover in Dover, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F) station to Old Street Station (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 214 bus 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 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Bus - 214214
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F)
    ID F
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Holloway, Nag's Head
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Street Station (N)
    ID N
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Highgate Village
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Pancras International And King's Cross Stations (T)
    ID T
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Pancras
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover
    Walk to
    Dover
    King Street
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dover Castle to Dover by train

To get from Dover Castle to Dover in Dover, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    66 min
  • 6
    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 Dover Castle to Dover

The distance between Dover Castle, Dover and Dover, Dover is approximately 81.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dover Castle to Dover by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dover – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dover Castle

Dover Castle is located at Great Dover Street, Dover and the nearest public transport station is Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F).

Tube stations close to Dover Castle:

  • Borough
  • London Bridge
  • Elephant & Castle

Train stations close to Dover Castle:

  • Elephant & Castle

Bus stations close to Dover Castle:

  • Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F)
  • Borough Station (C)
  • Tennis Street (J)

Public transport stations close to Dover, Dover

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

Bus stations close to Dover:

  • Taswell Street, Dover
  • York Street, Dover
  • Pencester Road, Dover

Related Routes

From Dover Castle to Dover by train

To get from Dover Castle to Dover in Dover, take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to St Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Dover Priory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Dover
Leaves from London Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Bridge
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover Priory
    66 min
  • 6
    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 Dover Castle to Dover?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 214, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dover Castle and Dover?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dover Castle to Dover?

    The 21 bus line goes from Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F) station near Dover Castle in Borough to Holloway, Nag's Head station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Holloway, Nag's Head station near Dover in Dover.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dover Castle to Dover by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dover Castle in Borough and Dover in Dover by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Borough Station / Great Dover Street (F) stop near Dover Castle in Borough.

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

    Get off the bus at the Holloway, Nag's Head station, which is closest to Dover in Dover.

  • When is the last train from Dover Castle to Dover?

    The last train from Dover Castle in Borough to Dover in Dover is the Southeastern line. It leaves the London Bridge station at 00:45.

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