🚌 Bus from Dover to Sandwich
3 direct routes · about 77 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 17:50 (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 | ~77 min | 23 | 06:30 | 17:50 | Pencester Road (Stop A) |
| 88 | Stagecoach South East | ~65 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Pencester Road (Stop B) |
| 80 | Stagecoach South East | ~56 min | 1 | 07:09 | 07:09 | Forge Lane (SW-bound) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dover to Sandwich?
3 routes run directly from Dover to Sandwich: the 81 (Stagecoach South East), the 88 (Stagecoach South East), the 80 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Dover to Sandwich?
Around 77 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dover to Sandwich?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 81) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dover to Sandwich?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.