Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is easily the most famous ferry port in the UK today, and rightfully so considering that it has been in use since 1606. As a result of its pivotal part in World War II, it is historically important as well as one of the world’s major functional seaports currently. Today, five ferry operators run services to various ports in Europe out of Dover. However, the connections to Dunkerque, Calais and Boulogne are the most popular and so run regularly 24 hours a day.
Located on the southeast coast, Dover is just 70 miles from London and very easy to get to. However, with crossings at least once every 90 minutes, it can get very busy at the docks so all passengers are advised to make it there at least 30 minutes before they depart.
Useful Information
14 million passengers travel through Dover every year and so the facilities available for every single one of them to take advantage of are comprehensive. They include the following in addition to the information and booking desks:
- A bank, cash point and Bureau de Change
- Newsagent
- Cafe, bar and Burger King restaurant
- Payphone
- Toilets, including comprehensive disabled facilities and baby changing
- Car rental desk and AA shop
Contact InformationYou can call the Port of Dover on +44 (0) 1304 240 400 with any queries you may have.
Lost Property: Lost.Property@uk.g4s.com
Dover Port Car Parking Facilities
There are excellent car parking facilities at Dover for those that prefer to leave their cars behind instead of driving them onto the ferry. The car parking options are secure and offer excellent service as well as value for money. For more information go to the following link:
Relyon Ferry and Cruise Parking
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