What Should I Do In Dover?
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FAQs About Dover
How Do I Get To Dover?
Driving Directions:
- From London, take the M20 and exit at junction 13 for Dover.
- From Canterbury, take the A2 south towards Dover.
- From Brighton, take the A27 and then the A259 to get to Dover.
Rail Directions:
- Direct trains run from London Victoria to Dover Priory, taking around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- From Canterbury, take a train to Dover Priory which takes approximately 20 minutes.
- From Brighton, take a train to Ashford and change for a train to Dover Priory.
Suggestions:
- If you are coming from London, you could also take the high-speed train from St. Pancras International to Dover in just over an hour.
- If you are driving from nearby towns like Folkestone or Deal, take the A20 towards Dover.
- If you have time, consider taking the scenic route via the A258 along the coast from Deal to Dover.
What's The Nearest Airport To Dover?
The closest airport to Dover is London Southend Airport, which is approximately 62 miles away. To get to Dover from London Southend Airport, you can take the A2 and M2 roads, and it should take around 1 hour and 25 minutes (depending on traffic).
Where Is Dover?