Bus from Dover to Deal
5 direct routes · 23–51 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 19:13 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:52, last bus 17:52.
Next buses to Deal as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dover, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Stagecoach South East | ~37 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 11 | 06:27 | 17:57 | Ladywell (Stop K) | South Street (W-bound) | Guston, Ringwould & Walmer |
| 12 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 09:53 | 19:13 | Old Park Barracks (opp) | South Street (W-bound) | Guston, Ringwould & Walmer |
| 93 | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:07 | 13:07 | Ladywell (Stop K) | Deal Castle (opp) | Guston, East Langdon, Martin, Martin Mill, St Margarets at Cliffe, Ringwould & 1 more |
| 80A | Stagecoach South East | ~39 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:46 | Park Avenue (N-bound) | Queen Street (E-bound) | Guston, St Margarets at Cliffe, Ringwould & Walmer |
| 80 | Stagecoach South East | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | Sandwich Road The Archer (o/s) | South Street (W-bound) | Guston, Ringwould & Walmer |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dover on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus, 12 bus, 93 bus, 80A bus or 80 bus timetable.
Fares from Dover to Deal
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dover to Deal?
5 routes run directly from Dover to Deal: the 81 (Stagecoach South East), the 12 (Stagecoach South East), the 93 (Stagecoach South East), the 80A (Stagecoach South East), the 80 (Stagecoach South East). The most frequent is the 81, 23 times each weekday — board at Ladywell (Stop K) and get off at South Street (W-bound), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dover to Deal?
Between 23 minutes on the 12 and 51 on the 93, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Guston, Ringwould, Walmer on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dover to Deal?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 19:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dover to Deal?
Adult singles from Dover to Deal: £3.00 on the 81, 12, 93 and 80A (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.