Heathrow - Dover By Public & Private Transport

For Travelers Transferring Between Heathrow & Dover Cruise & Ferry Terminals

Dover Priory Railway Station
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


Dover - Heathrow Public Transport (Adult price per person)
Transport Journey Time One Way Return
National Express Bus 4 to 5 hours £18.70 £31.90
Rail (Off Peak Fare) 2 to 3 hours £31.30 £37.60
Rail (Anytime Fare) 2 to 3 hours £32.80 £65.60
Taxi required between Dover bus/rail station and cruise port - approx £7 per taxi
3 different train routes (prices may vary according to route)
Cruise Terminals
Bus & Rail Stations
Dover Hotels / B&B's
Dover Map
Dover To/From
Central London
Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Paris
Private Cars And
Group Transfers
Tour / Transfers
Near Dover
Dover Castle / White Cliffs
Canterbury
Leeds Castle
 

All public transport options require a taxi from the bus or train terminus in Dover to the cruise terminal. There is no public transport to Dover cruise terminals at all. It is also too far to walk with luggage.


Private Vehicle Transfer With Driver (One Way Cost Per Vehicle)

Vehicle Journey Rate People Luggage Capacity
Saloon/Sedan/MPV Car 2 hrs £185 4 4 cases, 4 carry on
Mercedes Luxury Van 2 hrs £195 5 8 cases, 6 carry on
8 Seat Bus 2 hrs £240 8 16 cases, 8 carry on
12 Seat Bus 2 hrs £290 12 16 cases, 8 carry on
16 Seat Bus 2 hrs £335 16 16/20 cases, 8 carry on
16 Seat Bus + Trailer 2 hrs £400 16 30 cases, 8 carry on
21 to 52 Seat Bus 2 hrs p.o.a 17+  
Prices include all taxes.
Dover cruise/ferry terminals to & from Heathrow, Gatwick and Central London

All the private vehicle rates above are per vehicle. Prices include all taxes, there are no hidden extras.

It is not possible for us to put groups together for private transfers. This is illegal in the UK. There has to be one person or company who is responsible for each booking.

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.


There are three train lines running from Central London to Dover.

Each line normally has one or two trains an hour. Victoria, Charing Cross and St Pancras are the London termini. The Charing Cross line also stops at London Bridge Station. The station you require at Dover is called Dover Priory.


The St Pancras - Dover trains are the fastest, but less frequent and can be more expensive than the other lines at some times of the day.


The cheapest option involves using the London Underground from Heathrow, not a normal train. The Piccadilly Line from Heathrow runs direct to St Pancras, but its a journey of over an hour stopping at countless stations. Although a change of Underground trains is required at Hammersmith, the shortest journey is between Heathrow and Victoria by Underground. Trains from Victoria to Dover are more frequent but slower than the trains from St Pancras.

You could take the dedicated Heathrow Airport trains the Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express to London Paddington, then get the Underground or taxi to St Pancras or Victoria.


At Dover you will require a taxi to Dover Cruise Terminal, (see our Dover taxi section). There is a regular bus to the ferry terminal from Dover Priory station.


There are two types of train tickets available.


Train Ticket Types

Off Peak Buy any time, travel off-peak.
these tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route. Where there is more than one Off-Peak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare with more restrictions will be called Super Off-Peak.
Anytime Buy any time, travel any time.
Anytime fares are fully flexible tickets, with no time restrictions on when you can travel. With an Anytimeticket you can also break your journey at stations along the route of travel.

For fares, and schedules on your day of travel use 'The Trainline' web site.


Note, most trains are only confirmed up to 3 months in advance. So if you search for a journey further ahead than 3 months you may well get an incomplete picture of available schedules and tickets.


You can purchase tickets at 'The Trainline' web site. Tickets are mailed to UK addresses only or you can opt to collect them from machines at many of London's main stations or Gatwick Airport but not Heathrow Airport. You are sent a unique code which you enter into the machine which dispenses the tickets.

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.

Also unlike the railways National Express have discounts for seniors over 60 years of old.

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.

Bus Timetables, Fares & Ticketing Between Heathrow and Dover

Adult Fare: £18.70 Single, £31.90 Return
Children's and Seniors Fares Available.
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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.

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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

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