Gatwick - Dover By Public & Private Transport

For Travelers Transferring Between Gatwick & Dover Cruise & Ferry Terminals

Dover Priory Railway Station
Dover Priory Railway Station

Dover is around 80 miles from Gatwick Airport. There are no direct public transport links between the two destinations. All transfers by public transport between Gatwick and Dover require a connection in Central London.

For independent transfers between Dover and Gatwick Airport there is a choice of quality modes of transport :

- Private car, van or bus door to door

- National Express coach via Central London (Victoria)

- Trains via Central London Victoria or London Bridge or St Pancras

Train Services Between Dover & London

The fastest way to travel between Dover and Gatwick by public transport is by train.


There are three main trains between London and Dover.


The two services to Charing Cross and Victoria follow the same track for most of the way to London and are similarly priced and take similar lengths of time to complete the railway journey.

The London St Pancras to Dover service is much faster as the trains utilise the high speed tracks built for the Eurostar express trains between England and France.

You pay a small premium for this relative speed on the ticket. However, if you just miss one of these fast trains from Dover, you lose all that time advantage waiting for the next one.

Full Details Of Rail Services Between Dover and London


There are trains direct to Gatwick from Victoria, London Bridge and St Pancras each of which have connecting trains to Dover.


The cheapest tickets between Gatwick and Dover is for a route that avoids London altogether. You will need at least two changes of train at Redhill and Tonbridge and sometimes a third change of train at Ashford.

Dover - Gatwick Train Timetables & Ticketing


Dover - Gatwick Airport Public Transport (Indicative Adult price per person)
Transport Journey Time One Way Return
National Exp Bus via Victoria 300 mins £22.50 £38.40
Dover - Gatwick via St Pancras 140 mins £44.80/£45.90 £49.40/£91.60
Dover - Gatwick via Charing X 150 mins £44.80/£45.90 £49.40/£91.60
Dover - Gatwick via Redhill 130 mins £19.90* £27.00/£39.80
Charing Cross - Dover trains operates via London Bridge
Taxi required between Dover bus/rail station and cruise port - approx £7 per taxi
Train Routes Between London, its airports and Dover

National Express Coach - Dover to/from Gatwick via London Victoria

National Express Coaches are comfortable long distance coaches with onboard washroom and toilets. In Dover, National Express buses stop at the ferry terminal and town centre. A taxi is required for passengers going to or from the cruise terminal in the Western Docks.

We have a special section about National Express bus stops in Dover which includes details of taxis.

In London the coaches use the main coach station in London, Victoria Coach Station. We also have a separate section on the National Express Gatwick to London Victoria bus service.


National Express also from time to time have 'funfares' deeply discounted tickets that are a bargain when available.

Unlike the railways, National Express have true etickets and you are advised to purchase in advance as schedules convenient for a cruise are heavily subscribed. No extra buses are put on by National Express when a bus schedule is sold out, that's it.


Note on National Express the formal baggage allowance is 2 cases in the hold, neither of which should weigh more than 20kg (44lbs). Drivers do not weigh the cases when loading and are normally quite flexible, but do not take liberties.

Full Details Of National Express Bus Services Between Dover and London.


Private Transport Between Dover And Gatwick

We provide a high quality, sensibly priced private transfer facility. We have vehicles that can accommodate from a single person to a group of one hundred!.

Its very crudely a 90 minute journey between Gatwick and Dover, though traffic congestion is very likely in the Gatwick direction up until around 9 a.m. during the working week.


We have a no nonsense attitude towards pricing. The price is stated in black and white, right here below and includes taxes.

We are more than happy to advise on appropriate vehicles or quote for any requirement not quite standard.

Vehicle Options - From 1 passenger to 100!

We have options to cater for all party sizes.

On cruise transfers the amount of luggage can be as critical to the right selection of vehicle as number of passengers, so do pause to reflect on this aspect.


Saloon Cars / Sedans / MPV - For Up To 4 Passengers

Saloon/ Sedan car or MPV/Estate/Station Wagon size vehicle. Will take 4 full size adults and around 4 cases with some small hand luggage.

All driver waiting time and airport parking included in airport pick-ups - No extra charges if your flight is delayed!

Mercedes Luxury Van - Up To 5 Passengers With 8 Large Cases

Stylish luxury Mercedes Van carrying 6 people in comfort and still room enough for 8 cases plus some small hand luggage in the spacious passenger cabin. Ideal for a family.

Baby seats or child booster seats supplied on request and are of course free of charge.

Small Bus - For Up To 8 Passengers With 16 Large Cases

Air conditioned roomy small buses with lots of luggage room for small groups. (These buses are really 12 seat buses with seats taken out).

Drivers meet and greet at airports, hotels and ports just like the cars.

These small buses are small enough to get in the car parks at airports, big enough to qualify to use the special bus lanes in Central London.

Small Bus - For Up To 16 Passengers With 20 Large Cases

Luxury small buses, air conditioned with aisles down the middle.

We have a range of models to suit the needs of most parties.

We can even accommodate outsize luggage. Electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, surfboards and bicycles are some of the common requests we get each year.

We even have driver guides that perform many of our professional day tours from London that are available for tour transfers.

If you have a late flight you can stop by places like Windsor Castle or Canterbury, much more rewarding than killing time in an airport departure lounge.

Large Groups & Tour Groups

We provide a custom service for large groups.

Whether it be just a single transfer or a complete tour programme we can normally put forward a proposal whatever the size of party.

We can't provide you with a menu of prices as every group is different. Just use our enquiry form at the bottom of the page and we will get back to you with a proposal that meets your own individual parties needs.


If you require baby or booster seats just ask
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Dover - Gatwick Private Transfer Quotation / Enquiry Request


We also have the capability to provide tour transfers so you can do some sightseeing on the journey.


Private Transfer Quotation / Enquiry Form


Transfer Requirement


Name:

E-Mail Address:

Date Of First Transfer:

Important - Quotations are based on the number of passengers and amount of luggage you state below.

If you are a large group or have more than one case per person, please expand on this in the comments section so the appropriate vehicle is quoted for.

If you want a particular vehicle please state this in the comments section.


Number of Passengers

If you are unclear of exact number of passengers enter the maximum anticipated and qualify this number in the comments section.

All children however small have by law to have their own seat - baby and booster seats provided on request.

Estimated Luggage

Enter the estimated number of cases that will go into the luggage hold. Note - this includes small cases that may be classified as hand luggage on an aircraft, but do not include small items like handbags that you can put on your lap.
For vehicle assignment we assume the average case as being 20kg (44lbs) or a 26" case - tell us if this is not the case.

Transfer Departure Point

 please include airport terminal , hotel, cruise ship etc.

Time

  if arriving on an aircraft enter flights scheduled arrival time, otherwise enter required departure time

Transfer Destination

 hotel name, airport + terminal, cruise ship/port etc.

Additional Detail / Comments



Subsequent Transfer Requirement