Q: How can I reach Dover cruise terminal?

By car - The M20 is the quickest and easiest route for most travellers. The M20 merges into the A20 at Folkestone. As you reach the Limekiln roundabout, you will see the Dover Cruise Terminals (Western Docks) signposted to your right, you can then head around the roundabout and drive into the terminal car park. If you are using a SatNav, the postcode for the Dover cruise terminal is CT17 9DQ . By train - Dover Priory is the closest train station to the Dover cruise terminal and is around a 1-2 hour train journey away from London, depending on the route. Dover Priory station is about a 25-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride to the cruise terminal. There is also a shuttle bus that will take you to the cruise terminal from the station at most times of the day. By taxi - Taxis are easily accessible from Dover town centre and Dover Priory train station, from either of these places in a taxi you should get to Dover port within 10 minutes. There is also a taxi rank outside of Dover cruise terminals 1 and 2, where taxis will be waiting for you upon your arrival from your cruise. By coach - National Express also offer frequent and daily coach travel from London to Dover at affordable prices. The coach journey takes around 3 hours.

Question 1

How can I reach Dover cruise terminal?

Accepted Answer

By car - The M20 is the quickest and easiest route for most travellers. The M20 merges into the A20 at Folkestone. As you reach the Limekiln roundabout, you will see the Dover Cruise Terminals (Western Docks) signposted to your right, you can then head around the roundabout and drive into the terminal car park. If you are using a SatNav, the postcode for the Dover cruise terminal is CT17 9DQ.
By train - Dover Priory is the closest train station to the Dover cruise terminal and is around a 1-2 hour train journey away from London, depending on the route. Dover Priory station is about a 25-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride to the cruise terminal. There is also a shuttle bus that will take you to the cruise terminal from the station at most times of the day.
By taxi - Taxis are easily accessible from Dover town centre and Dover Priory train station, from either of these places in a taxi you should get to Dover port within 10 minutes. There is also a taxi rank outside of Dover cruise terminals 1 and 2, where taxis will be waiting for you upon your arrival from your cruise.
By coach - National Express also offer frequent and daily coach travel from London to Dover at affordable prices. The coach journey takes around 3 hours.

Question 2

Are there parking facilities by Dover cruise terminal?

Accepted Answer

Dover cruise terminal has over 1,000 parking spaces available. Offering on-site and undercover parking facilities, the port provides safe and secure parking. They have contracted Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS) to deliver an outstanding parking and transit experience. You will be able to book your cruise parking at: www.cruiseparking.co.uk.

The port also recommends their preferred independent parking company, Relyon Parking. Situated about 3 miles away from the port, Reylon Parking offers a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you to and from your car at their parking facility to the cruise terminal at the port. Relyon Parking also offers brilliant security features with CCTV and 24-hour security patrols.

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