🚌 Bus from Deal to Dover
5 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 08:03, last bus 19:03 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Stagecoach South East | ~46 min | 21 | 08:03 | 19:03 | Victoria Hospital (adj) |
| 12 | Stagecoach South East | ~21 min | 14 | 06:00 | 19:40 | South Street (W-bound) |
| 93 | Stagecoach South East | ~46 min | 3 | 10:00 | 14:00 | South Street (W-bound) |
| 80A | Stagecoach South East | ~62 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Pier (opp) |
| 81B | Stagecoach South East | ~24 min | 1 | 16:11 | 16:11 | Victoria Hospital (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Deal on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Deal to Dover?
5 routes run directly from Deal to Dover: the 81 (Stagecoach South East), the 12 (Stagecoach South East), the 93 (Stagecoach South East), the 80A (Stagecoach South East), the 81B (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Deal to Dover?
Around 46 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Deal to Dover?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 81) leaves around 08:03 and the last around 19:03. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Deal to Dover?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.