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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Dover to Gillingham. Traveling by coach from Dover to Gillingham usually takes around one hour and 42 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
Distance | 37 mi (60 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
Cheapest price | £9.46 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Dover to Gillingham?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dover to Gillingham. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 3 | 1h 43m | £10.60 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of one hour and 42 minutes to cover the 37 miles from Dover to Gillingham. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 35 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Dover to Gillingham for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 13:00. To see the times for all coaches from Dover to Gillingham, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Dover?
Main departure station: Town Centre
Most coaches depart from the main station in Dover.
All coach stations in Dover:
Town Centre
Where does the coach arrive in Gillingham?
Main arrival station: Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
All coaches from Dover arrive at one main station in Gillingham.
Coach stations in Gillingham:
Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre
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