A lot of people have asked re Dover, found this on the DCL website, generally good, will correct a few bits.
Corrections in red.
Maps and Driving Directions for Port of Dover
General Port Information
The Disney Magic will be berthed at Terminal 2 at the Port of Dover.
Traveling by Car
From the London Orbital M25 Motorway, exit at Junction 3 and follow the sign for M20/Channel Tunnel/ Dover. Continue along the road which, at Junction 1, will become the M20 motorway.
Travel along the M20; the motorway will eventually merge into the A20 after Ashford.
Follow the A20 into Dover.
At the first roundabout (Western Heights Roundabout), proceed straight and continue along the A20 to the next roundabout (Limekiln Roundabout).
At the Limekiln Roundabout, take the third exit and follow the signs for the Cruise Terminals.
Drive over the Viaduct bridge and cross the small roundabout where you will see the Welcome to Dover Cruise Terminal sign on the left.
Follow the road to the right and make your way to the security gate where personnel will direct you to Terminal 2.
Parking at the Port of Dover
Parking is available nearby the Dover Cruise Terminals. We recommend pre-booking your parking space because Dover Cruise Port cannot guarantee parking spots during the peak months of July, August and September for Guests who have not booked in advance. Parking is available at approximately £111/$177 per cruise. Prices are subject to change without notice. To book securely online, please visit
http://sales.doverport.co.uk/.
Please note that at certain times during peak periods, additional car parking is available at Dover Harbour.
Using Public Transportation from London Gatwick International Airport
There is no direct rail service from London Gatwick to Dover Priory station. There are 2 options for travel by rail; both options involve at least one change. Please check local train schedules to confirm departure and arrival times.
From Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria. This service currently departs every 15 minutes and the trip takes 30 minutes. Pricing from £17/$27 per adult, £8.50/$14 per child.
You can also use Southern services, they use the same 'fast' tracks all the way, and most trains only have one stop at Croydon. This is cheaper.
At Victoria Station, take the train to Dover Priory Station. Total travel time is approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes. Generally, this service operates on an hourly basis.
From Gatwick Airport, take the First Capital Connect train bound for Bedford. Upon arrival at London Bridge Station, exit the train, make your way to Waterloo East by taxi, and then take the train to Dover Priory Station.
This bit is 'wrong', 1/ If a train comes from Waterloo East, its next stop is London Bridge, so just change platforms at LB, 2/ If for some reaosn the Dover train didnt stop at London bridge, you wouldnt take a taxi to Waterloo East, just get off First Capital Connect, stay on same platform and the next train or so, would go to Waterloo east, and the ticket should cover you as its all London terminals.
Total travel time is approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes. Generally this service operates on an hourly basis.
Note; the trains to Dover, are often 8 cars long and split at Faversham, with 4 going to Dover, and 4 to Ramsgate ensure you are in the correct part, often the front 4.
At Dover Priory, take a taxi to Dover Cruise Terminal 2. The terminal is approximately 5 minutes from the station, subject to traffic conditions. Additionally, taxis are available from Gatwick International Airport at approximately £130/$210. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Using Public Transportation from London Heathrow International Airport
Take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington Station. This service currently departs every 15 minutes; travel time is approximately 20 minutes. Pricing is approximately £17/$27 per adult, £8 /$14 per child.
On arrival in Paddington, transfer to London Waterloo East,(
Why?) Charing Cross or Victoria Stations by taxi; once there, travel by train to Dover Priory Station.
* Also Picadilly tube line to Barons court, swap platform to other side for District line, then to Victoria, less escalators or no taxi.
At Dover Priory, take a taxi to Dover Cruise Terminal 2; the terminal is approximately 5 minutes from the station, subject to traffic conditions. Additionally, taxis are available from Heathrow International Airport at approximately £160/$260. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.
Using Public Transportation from Central London
Take the train from either London Victoria, London Charing Cross or London Waterloo East Stations.
London Victoria - Trains depart approximately every 30 minutes from 6:45 a.m. until 10:22 p.m.; travel time is approximately 2 hours.
London Charing Cross - Trains depart approximately every 30 minutes from 7:10 a.m. until 11:40 p.m.; travel time is approximately one hour, 50 minutes.
London Waterloo East - Trains depart approximately every 30 minutes from 7:13 a.m. until 5:39 p.m.; travel time is approximately one hour, 50 minutes.
On arrival at Dover Priory, take a taxi to Dover Cruise Terminal 2; the terminal is approximately 5 minutes from the station, subject to traffic conditions.
Please note that all prices and train service times are subject to change without notice. Guests should check online for the most up-to-date pricing and travel information.
Southeastern Trains:
http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Heathrow Express:
http://www.heathrowexpress.com/Home
Gatwick Express:
https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
I'm always amazed at what you find on the DCL website because I never find anything like this. Thanks for sharing... and I'm really good usually at these things but I must be lazy or something when I look at Disney stuff.
