Pre- and post-cruise

Dover is the premier port for cruise lines in the South East of England and is one of the busiest cruise ports in Northern Europe, welcoming over 20 individual cruise lines and 200,000 cruise passengers every year. The town is well connected by road (close to the UK motorway network via the M20 or M2) and well serviced by the rail network with highspeed trains from London St Pancras taking just over an hour. 

Arriving by car 

The port and cruise terminals are well signposted as you approach the town from either direction and there are a number of short-term and long-term parking options for cruise passengers departing from Dover. The following car parks offer long term parking:

• Cruise Terminal
  To park your car at the cruise terminal, please contact The Port of Dover - Cruise Car Parking.
  T: +44 (0)345 071 3939 / E: info@cruiseparking.co.uk
• Relyon Car Parking
  Park and Ride service operating with buses going to Dover Eastern Docks and both cruise terminals.
  T: 01304 201227 / E: info@relyongroup.co.uk
• Port Parking
  T: 01304 210880 / E: parking@portshipping.co.uk

Arriving by train

The nearest station is Dover Priory where you can take a short, 5-minute taxi ride to the cruise terminals or walk through the town (approximately 30 minutes).

For more information on transport options, please see our Getting here page. 

Before checking in for a cruise, why not spend some time exploring the area. Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable team at the Visitor Information Centre in Dover Museum in the town centre can help with a wide range of services: 

• Providing maps, visitor guides, brochures and leaflets
• Accommodation information and bookings
• National Express tickets and coach cards
• Cross-channel ferry bookings for P&O and DFDS
• Booking Crosskeys and Bayliss coach tours
• Cruise Shuttle Bus tickets (on port of call days only)
• Theatre tokens
• Shop - where you will find a wide range of gifts and souvenirs

The centre is open:

• Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5pm (year-round)
• Sunday 10am – 3pm (April to September only)

Find them at Dover Museum, Market Square, Dover CT16 1PH or contact them by phone on +44 (0)1304 201066 or email VIC@dover.gov.uk.

A warm welcome

There is so much to see and do in this lovely corner of south east England that it's worth extending your holiday for a night or two either before a cruise or on your return. Search our listings for perfect places to stay, from seafront hotels to country bed & breakfasts where you can be sure of a warm welcome and good nights' sleep. And find great restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars in our wide range of eateries, from fine dining to the best takeaway fish and chips. 

Explore our website to discover the incredible variety of things to see and do in White Cliffs Country and do contact our Visitor Information team if you require any help or advice. We look forward to welcoming you.