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Dover (London), United Kingdom

Dover (London)
United Kingdom

The Port of Dover is an important cruise port located about 120 km from London. The white cliffs are an impressive feature of the coast where Dover is located.

Useful Information

Language

English

Tips

5% to 10% will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis.

Currency

GBP
British pound

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Time difference

UTC: 0

from New York: +5h

from San Francisco: +7h

from London: None

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
338
642
846
753.00
February
337
542
846
592.25
March
540
745
1050
522.00
April
643
948
1253
602.25
May
949
1355
1660
512.00
June
1254
1559
1865
562.25
July
1458
1864
2169
502.00
August
1558
1864
2170
582.25
September
1355
1660
1966
672.75
October
1050
1355
1560
1024.00
November
644
948
1153
1024.00
December
439
643
847
853.25

Where is located the Port of Dover Cruise Terminal

It will take about 1h45 to reach the port of Dover from London. Dover is located to the south east of London.

Travelling around the Dover (London) Cruise Port

How to get from the airport to the port of Dover

The National Express bus service connects Dover (Pencester Rd) and the Victoria Coach Station terminus in London as well as airports.

Private transfers are also available.

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LGW

To get to Dover from London or its airports, you can take the train or bus. The train connects Dover Priory Station and several London stations.

From the port, a private shuttle bus runs to the centre of Dover and Dover Castle. If you prefer to walk to the city centre, the journey is about 20 minutes.

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Activities in Dover (London)

Landmarks

Dover Castle

Dover’s main tourist attraction, you can visit the tunnels dating back to the war.

Walmer Castle

Built during the reign of King Henry VIII, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in the South East. Originally conceived as part of a coastal artillery defence chain, it was later the official residence of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The Duke of Wellington occupied the castle for 23 years.

Historical sites

Roman Painted House

A very well-preserved Roman hotel with paintings on the walls.

Museums

White Cliffs Visitor Centre

Centre for the interpretation of the cliffs and the surrounding flora and fauna.

Kent Battle of Britain Museum

You can see British and German planes from the Second World War.

Nearby

London

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A stay in London before or after the cruise is always a bonus fun.

Excursions in Dover (London)

Post-cruise excursions are available and allow you to visit some attractions between the port and central London or the airport.