About Dover Port

Nearly 15 million passengers a year now use the Port of Dover. The number of cars using the port in 2003 was over 2.5 million and over 1.7 million lorries carried freight through Dover. Dover is clearly established as the major gateway to Europe by sea from the UK.

Dover Port is located 70 miles from London linked by the M2 and A2. Central London can normally be reached in less than 2 hours from Dover.

If you are bringing your car to the port and need to park it while you are away then pre-booking your Dover Parking is a must as the car parks can get full especially at peak times.

The Port of Dover has two main terminals; the Ferry and Cruise terminals which are both located at the Eastern Docks.

Public transport links to the Port of Dover

The nearest rail station to Dover Port is Dover Priory Station which has frequent services to London Charing Cross and a variety of other destinations across the South East of England. The Port can be easily reached by taxi from the station.

A regular coach service is also operated by National Express from London to the Port of Dover.

Other Dover Port products available from Dover Parking Discounts

In addition to our discounted airport parking we also offer hotels near to Dover Port.

Hotels near Dover Port

If you are travelling from Dover Port and need to stay overnight before catching your Ferry or Cruise ship you may be in need of a hotel near Dover Port.

If you're bringing your car to the port and need to park while you are away, take advantage of our special packages which combine a hotel room and your holiday parking. These often work out only a few pounds more than the cost of just parking your car at a Dover Port car park.


Get a Dover Port Parking quote.

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