Heathrow - Dover By Public & Private Transport
For Travelers Transferring Between Heathrow & Dover Cruise & Ferry Terminals
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| Dover Priory Railway Station |
Dover is around 100 miles from Heathrow Airport. Because Heathrow is on the other side of London to Dover there are no direct public transport links. All transfers by public transport between Heathrow and Dover require a connection in Central London.
For independent transfers between Dover and Heathrow 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, Charing Cross, London Bridge and St Pancras
Train - Dover to/from Heathrow
From Heathrow to Dover you need to travel via Central London, there is no non-stop rail service. The tedious part is that the rail stations in Central London that serve Dover are not the same stations that serve Heathrow by train.
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| Transfer options |
| Central London |
| Heathrow Airport |
| Gatwick Airport |
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| Private Cars And Group Transfers |
The London St Pancras to Dover trains are by far the fastest Dover train, though slightly less frequent and more expensive than the other lines from Victoria and Charing Cross. However, unlike Charing Cross and Victoria there is a direct London Underground link between Heathrow and London St Pancras, though the countless stations means a journey time about the same as the much longer journey in distance between Dover and St Pancras.
Full Details Of Rail Services Between Dover and London
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| London Transfers |
| Transfer Overview |
| Heathrow Express Train |
| Heathrow Connect Train |
| London Underground |
| National Express Bus |
| Taxi / Private Car |
| Small / Large Groups |
| Inter Airport Transfers |
| Heathrow - Gatwick |
| Heathrow - Stansted |
| Heathrow - Luton |
| Cruise Port Transfers |
| Heathrow - Southampton |
| Heathrow - Dover |
| Heathrow - Harwich |
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Heathrow - Central London
The cheapest option for all stations offering train services to Dover from London involves using the London Underground from Heathrow, not a normal train.
The Piccadilly Line from Heathrow runs direct to St Pancras, The shortest journey is between Heathrow and Victoria by Underground with a change of train from the same platform at Hammersmith.
The alternative to the London Underground are the dedicated Heathrow Airport trains the Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express to London Paddington. You then get the Underground or taxi to St Pancras, Charing Cross or Victoria.
| Dover - Heathrow Public Transport - (Indicative Adult price per person) |  |
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| Transport | Time | One Way | Return | |
| National Express Bus via Victoria | 270 mins | £17.70/ £20.00 | £30.50/£35.20 | |
| Dover - Heathrow via St Pancras | 150 mins | £40.90/£42.90* | £46.20/£80.80* | |
| Dover - Heathrow via Charing X | 180 mins | £35.90/£37.60* | £46.20/£80.80* | |
| * Train fares - cheapest price is off peak, second price is anytime fare. Train fares listed use London Underground between Heathrow and Central London. Charing Cross - Dover trains operates via London Bridge Taxi required between Dover bus/rail station and cruise port - approx £7 per taxi |
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| Train Routes Between London, its airports and Dover | |
National Express Coach - Dover to/from Heathrow 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 of the National Express Heathrow to London Victoria bus service.
Unlike the railways National Express have a seamless single transit point in Central London. Facilities are like a busy small airport, there is even a left luggage office if you want to do some sightseeing.
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.
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Private Transport Between Dover And Heathrow
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 two hour journey between Heathrow and Dover, though traffic congestion is very likely in the Heathrow direction up until 10 a.m.
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.
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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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We also have the capability to provide tour transfers so you can do some sightseeing on the journey.
Private Transfer Quotation / Enquiry Form