Dover Port Taxi & Ferry Terminal Transfers

Dover: The UK's Second-Busiest Cruise Port

Known as the "Gateway to Europe," Dover is the nearest English port to France and welcomes around 200,000 cruise passengers a year — second only to Southampton in the UK. Its two dedicated cruise terminals couldn't be more different: Terminal 1 is a beautifully restored 1914 former railway station, Dover Marine, while Terminal 2 is a purpose-built modern facility opened in 2000 with departure lounge views straight over the harbour to the White Cliffs and Dover Castle.

Cruise lines calling at Dover range from smaller ships like Seabourn, Fred. Olsen and Hurtigruten to the large-scale operations of Carnival and Princess, sailing to destinations across the British Isles, the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords and the Mediterranean.

Vehicles for Cruise Passengers

Cruise passengers typically travel with more luggage than a standard airport trip. Our recommendations:

• 4-seater car — 1–2 passengers with standard cases, from £60
• 6-seater MPV — couples or small groups with multiple large cases, from £90
• 7–8 seater minibus — larger groups or heavy luggage, from £90

If you're unsure which vehicle suits your group and luggage, contact us before booking.

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?

With two separate cruise terminals a short distance apart, and occasionally a third opened for peak-season overflow, it matters that your driver knows exactly which one your ship is using. Confirm your terminal when you book and we'll route you straight there rather than the general port area.

Early Morning & Late Night Sailings

Dover's cruise ships typically arrive early morning and depart mid-afternoon, but the port itself runs 24/7 across the March-to-October season. We operate around the clock too, so your driver will be there whatever time your sailing requires.

Private Taxi Transfers to Dover Port

Passengers joining a cruise or ferry can pre-book private transport to Dover Port Taxi & Ferry Terminal Transfers from airports, hotels, railway stations and home addresses. Door-to-door travel is especially useful when the party has cruise luggage or needs a larger vehicle for several passengers.

Airport to Port Transfers

If you are flying in before a cruise or sailing, allow a sensible connection window between the scheduled flight arrival and the required port check-in time. Provide the flight number when booking an airport collection, and tell us how many suitcases the group will be carrying.

Cruise Luggage and Group Vehicles

Cruise passengers often travel with more baggage than on a short city break. Larger MPVs and minibuses can be arranged subject to availability, but luggage capacity must be considered alongside seat count. If you have multiple large cases, tell us before the vehicle is allocated.

Return Transfers After Your Cruise or Ferry

You can also pre-book the return journey from Dover Port Taxi & Ferry Terminal Transfers to an airport, hotel, station or home address. Confirm the expected disembarkation or arrival details and keep your phone available in case the driver needs to coordinate the exact meeting point.

Get a fixed-price port transfer quote.