Quick Summary
A taxi to Dover Cruise Terminal costs £155 for a saloon from central London with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, £204 from Heathrow and £168 from Gatwick. The drive from London takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours via the M20 and A20. Fares are fixed when you book, so a slow M25 does not change the price.
Dover Cruise Terminal Taxi Fares
| Route | Miles | Saloon (3) | Estate (4) | MPV (5) | 8-seat MPV (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central London to Dover | 80 | £155 | £176 | £224 | £270 |
| Heathrow to Dover | 107 | £204 | £229 | £288 | £338 |
| Gatwick to Dover | 83 | £168 | £189 | £238 | £284 |
| Stansted to Dover | 100 | £198 | £222 | £278 | £327 |
| London City to Dover | 75 | £156 | £175 | £221 | £266 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, to Dover Cruise Terminal (CT17), from central London (Covent Garden) and the airport terminals. An executive MPV for 8 passengers is £338 from central London. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Getting to Your Ship on Time
Your cruise ticket gives your check-in time; book the pickup so you arrive at the terminal comfortably before it. Allow about 2 hours from central London, 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 and a half hours from Heathrow (107 miles) and about 1 hour 45 minutes from Gatwick (83 miles), plus extra on Fridays and summer weekends when the M20 is busy with ferry traffic. Flying in on the same day? Give us your flight number: we track it and wait 60 minutes free after you land.
Room for Cruise Luggage
Cruise passengers usually travel with more than airport luggage. A saloon takes 3 passengers and 3 bags, an estate 4 and 4, an MPV 5 passengers and 4 bags, and the 8-seat MPV 7 passengers and 7 bags. Two couples with large cases are usually best in the 8-seat MPV.
Your Pickup When the Ship Returns
A taxi from Dover Cruise Terminal back to central London is £155 for a saloon, and to Heathrow £203. Book it for your ship’s scheduled arrival plus the time it takes to disembark and collect your luggage. If your ship is delayed, message us on WhatsApp with the new time.
Taxi, Train or Coach to Dover?
Southeastern trains run from London St Pancras to Dover Priory in about an hour, and from there you still need a taxi to the cruise terminal. Coaches run to Dover from Victoria Coach Station. Both are cheaper for one person, but with cruise cases, a group or a flight to connect with, a door-to-terminal taxi saves two changes and the luggage carrying.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Drop-off at the terminal and help with your luggage.
- Flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting for airport pickups.
- Free child seats: ask for them when you book or on WhatsApp.
- Payment: card, PayPal or cash, with free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from London to Dover Cruise Terminal?
£155 for a saloon from central London, fixed at booking.
An estate is £176, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £224 and an 8-seat MPV £270. The journey is about 80 miles.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal?
£204 for a saloon.
It is about 107 miles. Your driver tracks your flight and waits 60 minutes free after you land.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Dover Cruise Terminal?
£168 for a saloon.
It is about 83 miles, usually around 1 hour 45 minutes.
How long does it take to get from London to Dover Cruise Terminal?
About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by road.
Allow more on Fridays and summer weekends, when the M20 is busy with ferry traffic.
What happens if my ship is late back to Dover?
Message us on WhatsApp with the new arrival time.
Book the pickup for the scheduled arrival plus time to disembark and collect your luggage.
How much is a taxi from Dover Cruise Terminal back to London?
£155 for a saloon to central London.
To Heathrow it is £203.
