Cruise Transfers
It is about 80.5 miles from Central London to Dover Cruise Terminal, and we price it as one fixed fare from £120. Reckon on 1h 55m when the roads are clear and up to 2h 35m at busy times. Drivers come in via M20/A20 into Dover, then the Western Docks approach, reaching Dover Cruise Terminal from the north-west. What we quote is what you pay, whatever the traffic does on the day.
A pre-booked taxi from Central London to Dover Cruise Terminal costs from £120 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 1h 55m off-peak, covering roughly 80.5 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | up to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bags | from £120 |
| Estate | up to 4 passengers, 4 large cases | from £145 |
| MPV (6 seats) | up to 6 passengers, 5 large cases | from £170 |
| Minibus (8 seats) | up to 8 passengers, 8 large cases | from £225 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.
Includes Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge) on the QEII bridge or tunnel, Congestion Charge on the pickup leg, weekdays 07:00-18:00, port access at the terminal gate. All of it is inside the fixed fare.
From Central London (WC2, W1, SW1, EC1) the natural line out is the A4 and the A40 and the A2, joining M20/A20 into Dover, then the Western Docks approach for the last part of the journey. That is about 80.5 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 1h 55m off-peak becomes 2h 35m when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.
Cruise Terminal 2 at the Western Docks, at the baggage drop. Cruise Terminal 1 and 2 are a mile apart at Dover, so give us the terminal number from your cruise line and we go straight to it.
Address: Western Docks, Dover, CT17 9TF.
Any address in Central London works, along with the wider WC2, W1, SW1, EC1 area of Greater London. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.
Central London pickups take in all of WC2, W1, SW1, EC1. Controlled parking and one-way systems are the driver's problem, not yours - they will text the nearest legal stopping point.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 2h 35m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Central London gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
On disembarkation day the terminal empties in waves. Book the return from Dover Cruise Terminal to Central London at the same time and the driver is waiting when your colour is called, at the same £120.
A saloon is from £120, an estate from £145, a 6-seat MPV from £170 and an 8-seat minibus from £225. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.
It is about 1h 55m off-peak over roughly 80.5 miles. Allow up to 2h 35m in peak traffic or around a busy sailing.
Cruise Terminal 2 at the Western Docks, at the baggage drop. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.
Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £170 and an 8-seat minibus from £225. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.
Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Dover Cruise Terminal, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.
Most lines close boarding 90 minutes before sailing. Working back from that, and allowing 2h 35m for the drive, an early-morning departure from Central London gives you a comfortable margin at the terminal.
Includes Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge) on the QEII bridge or tunnel, Congestion Charge on the pickup leg, weekdays 07:00-18:00, port access at the terminal gate. All of it is inside the fixed fare.
Fares are indicative “from” prices per vehicle and are confirmed when you book. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact pickup address. Page reviewed 7 September 2026.