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What would be the most economical method of travel for two people to get from Heathrow Airport to Dover to board cruise ship?

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Hi Erma

I suppose the most economical way is to take the Underground from Heathrow, go to Victoria Coach station, and take the bus/coach connection to Dover Cruise Port.  Not sure this is the fastest way, though...it takes almost 3 hours from Victoria coach station to the downtown Dover coach stop, plus connection times from airport and to cruise terminal.  Coach info:

     http://www.nationalexpress.com

Rail connection from London's Charing Cross to Dover Priory station takes just over 2 hours.  Add airport and cruise terminal connection times.  Rail timetables:

   http://www.transportdirect.info

You might want to check out shared minivan connections here:

   http://www.adlg.co.uk/shared_cruise_transfers.htm

That's just one operator, I'm sure there are others.

I hope this is helpful.

David White  

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