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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

Currency

GBP
British pound

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Time difference

UTC: 0

from New York: +5h

from San Francisco: +7h

from London: None

Tips

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

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
3 38
6 42
8 46
753.00
February
3 37
5 42
8 46
592.25
March
5 40
7 45
10 50
522.00
April
6 43
9 48
12 53
602.25
May
9 49
13 55
16 60
512.00
June
12 54
15 59
18 65
562.25
July
14 58
18 64
21 69
502.00
August
15 58
18 64
21 70
582.25
September
13 55
16 60
19 66
672.75
October
10 50
13 55
15 60
1024.00
November
6 44
9 48
11 53
1024.00
December
4 39
6 43
8 47
853.25

Where is locate the Port of Dover

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 port of Dover (London)

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}(https://www.viator.com/en-CA/Dover-tours/Transfers-and-Ground-Transport/d32552-g15?pid=P00045706&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=douvres) are also available.

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

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

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

Museums

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

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

Nearby

London

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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.

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Cruise Tips

Solutions to avoid seasickness on a cruise

Seasickness is caused by conflicting signals sent to the brain through the inner ear and the eyes. The inner ear senses movement that the eyes cannot see, causing discomfort and nausea.

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