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Paris Toolkit Dover cruise ship direct transfer shuttle service 2024
Affordable door to door shuttle between your Dover cruise ship and London hotel or Heathrow Airport
Shared Dover cruise transfer shuttle to/from London hotels & Heathrow
Dover to London service
We offer a dedicated shared shuttle service from your Dover cruise ship to your central London or Heathrow Airport hotel or terminal.
Transport is by executive minivan (up to 6 passengers).
For a stress-free transfer, you will be welcomed by your driver who at Dover Port who will be waiting to meet and greet you at the exit of the cruise terminal at 8:00am.
The shuttle shall depart at 8:30am from Dover Port and will guide you through and to Central London.
You can also choose to make a day of it and turn your transfer into a tour with a Dover to London plus Canterbury Cathedral and Leeds Castle option.
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Dover cruise ship shuttle key features
Dover cruise ship transfer to London and Heathrow
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Collects from Dover terminal from 8:00am
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Maximum of 6 people in minivan
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Each person is allowed a maximum of 1 large suitcase and 1 item of carry on luggage
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Maximum of 3 drop offs per journey
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Scheduled arrival within zones 1 & 2 in central London around 10:30am
Heathrow or London drop offs available - simply specify which at booking
DOVER TO LONDON & HEATHROW CRUISE TRANSFER SHUTTLE
Shared shuttle from Dover to London hotels and Heathrow terminals/hotel
Adult: £105pp
• Maximum 3 drops per vehicle • Maximum 6 people per vehicle • Large air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers • Heathrow or London drop-off - specify on booking
Cruise ships supported in 2024
Supported ships
This service is available on all dates when Princess or Carnival cruise ships are visiting Dover.
Alternative full day guided coach tour transfer from Dover ships to London & Heathrow
Cruise transfer with Leeds Castle & Canterbury
Another option is to enjoy a full day tour to the wonderful city of Canterbury with a stop at the beautiful Leeds Castle (entrance included).
These tours operate on the same dates as the direct van shuttle leaving Dover at the same time.
After a full day of world class sightseeing you will arrive at Heathrow or your London hotel late afternoon or early evening.
DOVER CRUISE SHIP TOUR TRANSFER
Visiting Canterbury and Leeds Castle on way to London hotel or Heathrow
Adult: £135pp
• Dedicated tour from your ship • Drops at central London hotels • Drops at Heathrow Airport • If your ship is late we will wait • Entry to Leeds Castle included • Walking tour of Canterbury • Opportunity to visit Canterbury Cathedral
Cruise bus shuttles & tours between Dover and London
Offering direct transport between your cruise ship and Central London hotels or Heathrow Airport are dedicated cruise buses. In the direction to Dover a direct service operates with an option to visit Dover Castle if desired.
In the Dover to London direction there is a choice of a direct shared van service or a transfer via Canterbury and Leeds Castle (Harry Potter studio no longer available - see our Southampton cruise options)
LONDON TO DOVER CRUISE SHIP SHUTTLES & TOUR TRANSFERS 2024
SERVICES AVAILABLE ALL DATES WHEN PRINCESS, DISNEY AND REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISE SHIPS ARE VISITING DOVER
London & airports to Dover direct private transfer |
You can relax with a personalised meet and greet at your London hotel (within Central London Zone 1) or chosen airport where you can enjoy a private and comfortable transfer to your cruise ship at Dover. Private transfers give you the most flexibility regarding time and pick up points & include a 30 minute free waiting period. |
London & Heathrow to Dover with Dover Castle add on |
After a morning pick-up from your London or Heathrow hotel you will be driven to your cruise ship at Dover. As an option you can visit Dover Castle perched high up on the famous white cliffs looking down on your cruise ship below. |
London to Dover via Leeds Castle (private) |
With a personalized and special welcome this private transfer visits Leeds Castle, in Kent (admission not included). You will be dropped at Dover Port cruise terminal early afternoon. |
DOVER TO LONDON CRUISE SHIP SHUTTLES & TOUR TRANSFERS 2024
Dover to London & airports direct private transfer |
You can relax with a personalised meet and greet at your cruise ship at Dover, where you can enjoy a private and comfortable transfer to your London hotel (within Central London Zone 1) or chosen airport. Private transfers give you the most flexibility regarding time and pick up points & include a 30 minute free waiting period. |
Dover to London and Heathrow direct shared shuttle |
After pick-up from your cruise ship at Dover you will be driven to your London hotel within Central London Zone 1 & 2 or London Heathrow Airport. (Specify end point on booking.) Each minibus vehicle has a maximum 6 passengers and there is a maximum of 3 hotel drops. |
Dover to London & Heathrow via Canterbury & Leeds Castle |
A full day guided tour/transfer with a visit to Canterbury Cathedral (admission extra) and admission to Leeds Castle included in the price. You will be dropped at your London hotel, Heathrow Airport hotel or passenger terminal early evening. |
Dover to London via Leeds Castle (private) |
With a personalized and special welcome this private guided tour/transfer visits Leeds Castle (admission not included). You will be dropped at your preferred hotel in central London in the afternoon. |
Private direct transfers between Dover and London
Dover Cruise terminal is about 75 miles (120km) from Central London. Heathrow Airport is the other (west) side of London from Dover and is much longer but in terms of travel time is similar, around 2 hours direct by vehicle.
We have a full range of vehicles ranging from saloon cars right up to large touring coaches so whatever your group size and amount of luggage we can offer a competitive proposal for your transfer needs.
At airports and cruise terminals the price includes meet and greet, the classic reception formula of our drivers being there with your name on a board as you exit customs/luggage. At hotels will come to the reception area to find you at the time you have stipulated at the time of reservation.
London - Dover Private Group Transfers & Tour Transfers - full details
BOOK DISCOUNTED TOURS FROM LONDON
£143 - Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath
£116 - Stonehenge & Bath
£65 - Stonehenge half-day tour
• Exclusive prices including admission to attractions • Air-conditioned tour coaches with free Wi-Fi