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Dover Ferry Port
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The Port of Dover is the leading cross channel ferry port, & was used by over 18 million passengers & 3 million cars last year, as well as over 1,667,000 freight vehicles.
Dover is conveniently located on the South East coast, and has excellent links to the UK motorway network.
The Port has 2 main ferry terminals, one at the Eastern Docks used by P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line and Sea France, and the other at the Western Docks used by Hoverspeed.
Directions:
By Car:
Dover is approximately 70 miles from South London. From the M2, follow the A2 direct into Dover, or from the M20, follow the A20 again into Dover. Both the Eastern & Western Docks Ferry Terminals are clearly signed.
By Coach:
There is a frequent National express coach service from London Victoria coach station. Approximate Journey time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Other buses arrive at the main bus station in Dover town centre.
By Rail:
If you are travelling by rail, services operate from London Victoria or London Charing Cross to Dover Priory Station. Approximate journey time is 1 hour 45 minutes. There is a courtesy bus service during the day (note this does not operate in the evenings or during the night).
If you are arriving from Calais or returning to the UK, buses leave Eastern Docks for Dover Priory between 7.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Route Network and Dover Ferry Port Operators:
P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais
Location: Eastern Docks.
Sailing frequency: 75 - 90 minutes
Check in time: minimum 30 minutes before departure for vehicles, and foot passengers. An earlier check in time is required for special needs passengers.
Use our ferry booking engine to get a P&O Ferries Dover Calais quote or make a booking.
Sea France - Dover to Calais
Location: Eastern Docks.
Sailing frequency: Up to 20 crossings a day.
Crossing time: from 70 minutes.
Check in time: minimum 30 minutes before departure for vehicles, and foot passengers.
Use our ferry booking engine to get a Sea France Dover Calais quote or make a booking.
Norfolk Line - Dover to Dunkerque
Location: Western Docks.
Sailing frequency: Up to 10 daily crossings to Dunkerque.
Crossing time: 2 hours.
Check in time: minimum 1 hour before departure.
Use our ferry booking engine to get a Norfolk Line Dover Dunkerque quote or make a booking.
Hoverspeed - Dover to Calais
Location: Western Docks.
Sailing frequency: Up to 13 daily crossings to Calais.
Crossing time: from 55 minutes.
Check in time: minimum 30 minutes before departure for vehicles, and foot passengers.
Use our ferry booking engine to get a Hoverspeed Dover Calais quote or make a booking.
Ferry Terminal Information:
The Travel Centre at the Ferry Terminal entrance has the following facilities:
P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line and Sea France booking desks
Bureau de Change, bank and cash point
AA shop
Café and newsagent
Information desk
Telephones
Toilets and baby change facilities
Car rental
Beyond check-in inside the Ferry Terminal area, there are two Food Village areas, each with these facilities:
Hover port facilities:
Follow the road signs to the Hover port. Once there, proceed to vehicle Check-In where you will be directed to a numbered embarkation lane prior to boarding.
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