Re: London to Dover Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 05:43 AM UTC
Yes, I was in bed I'm afraid!
The train is the obvious choice.
www.nationalrail.co.uk will give you tims and fares. Choose 'Dover Priory'. Journey time is around 1.5 to 2 hours, leaves from either Charing Cros or Victoria. No changes required, single fare from 24.30
No need to book tickets online in advance (unless you happen to see a cheaper fare available, but be aware that your card may not work anyway). Trains do not get 'full'. If there are no seats (very unlikely unless you are travelling in the evening rush-hour) you simply stand until seats become available. You can buy tickets in advance (and probably reserve seats too, if you wish) whilst you are in London, but you can equally well buy them just before you board (allow time for this, obviously).
From Dover railway station you can get a taxi to the cruise port.
A cheaper option is by coach. www.nationalexpress.com Goes from London Victoria station, takes around 3 hours. Fares can be as little as 1GBP per person (really) if you book ahead online. You should book ahead anyway, to be sure of a seat on the coach you want, although you can buy tickets at London Victoria coach station (and some other agents) whe you are in London. You are only allowed 2 20kg suitcases each on the coach. Again, you'll need a taxi to the cruise terminal.
If you are happy to spend lots of money you can get a shuttle service of some sort. Just google for 'london dover transfer'.
http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/dover_london_transfers.htm will give your a rough idea of prices.
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