LHR ↔ DOVER

Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal Transfersand Dover to Heathrow

From your Heathrow flight to your ship at Dover, and back again, in one car at a fixed fare.

Distance
About 110 miles
Typical journey
Usually 2 to 3 hours
Fixed fare
From £185 in a Saloon
Free waiting
60 minutes from when your flight lands

Giving us your flight number lets us allow for delays on arrival.

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Heathrow to Dover: what to know

Heathrow to Dover is one of the longest transfers we run, and the one where a car makes the biggest difference: by public transport it means crossing London with your cruise luggage before a train down to Kent.

The car goes round the M25 and down the M20 to the Western Docks cruise terminal, with your arriving flight tracked so a delay moves the pickup.

The usual route is the M25 round the south of London, then the M20 and A20 into Dover.

  • Plan for the M25

    The southern M25 is the unpredictable part. Give us your boarding deadline and we will tell you when to leave Heathrow.

  • Fly in the day before?

    For a morning sailing, a night near Heathrow or in Dover takes the risk out of the connection. We can collect you from the hotel instead.

  • Room for cruise luggage

    Tell us your case count and we will recommend the right vehicle for a long journey.

Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal: car or public transport

An honest comparison. The cheapest option is not always the one that gets you there on time with your luggage.

Comparing a private car with public transport for Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal
OptionHow it worksYour luggageBest for
Private carDoor to door, leaving when you are ready. Fixed fare from £185 for the whole car.In the boot, carried for youFamilies, groups, heavy luggage, tight connections
TrainInto London, across to St Pancras, high-speed train to Dover Priory, then onward to the terminalWith you through every changeRarely the easiest with cruise luggage

Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal fares, in every vehicle

One way, in either direction, for the vehicle rather than per passenger. A return booked at the same time takes 10% off with our introductory offer until 31 December 2026, in place of the usual 5%.

Fixed fares for Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal by vehicle
VehiclePassengersLuggageOne way
SaloonUp to 42 suitcases, 2 cabin bags£185
Executive SaloonUp to 42 suitcases, 2 cabin bags£259
Luxury SaloonUp to 22 suitcases, 2 cabin bags£370
MPV 7 SeaterUp to 63 suitcases, 3 cabin bags£220
V-ClassUp to 55 suitcases, 5 cabin bags£278
V-Class 8 SeaterUp to 75 suitcases, 5 cabin bags£370
Vito 9 SeaterUp to 88 suitcases, 5 cabin bags£250

Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal: common questions

What is the fixed fare for Heathrow to Dover?
£185 one way in a Saloon, up to £370 in the Luxury Saloon. It is a fixed fare for the vehicle, not per passenger, and the same in either direction.
How long does Heathrow to Dover take by car?
Usually 2 to 3 hours, by the M25 round the south of London, then the M20 and A20 into Dover. That is a guide, not a promise: we plan your pickup around when you need to arrive, not around the quickest the journey has ever taken.
Do you also go from Dover to Heathrow?
Yes, at the same fixed fare. Book it the same way.
Can I fly into Heathrow and sail from Dover the same day?
Often, if the flight lands early enough. Allow two to three hours on the road plus your cruise line's check-in deadline, and remember a delayed flight eats into it. For a morning sailing, flying in the day before is the safer plan.

Contact us about a Heathrow to Dover Cruise Terminal transfer

THE LONDON WAY TRANSFER

A trading name of THE LONDON WAY GROUP LTD

OfficeRoom G.20
450 Bath Road, Longford
Heathrow UB7 0EB
United Kingdom

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