A taxi to Dover cruise port costs £145 from Victoria in a saloon car and £128 from Canary Wharf. From Gatwick it is also £128. These are the fixed one-way fares from our booking system, and they do not change with the time of day.
From London
| To Dover cruise port from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | 74 miles | 88 min | £128 | £139 | £165 | £159 |
| King’s Cross | 79 miles | 110 min | £142 | £153 | £182 | £175 |
| Victoria | 77 miles | 118 min | £145 | £156 | £185 | £178 |
Canary Wharf is £17 cheaper than Victoria even though the mileage is similar, because the drive out of east London is half an hour quicker.
From the London airports
| To Dover cruise port from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | 74 miles | 87 min | £127 | £138 | £164 | £159 |
| Gatwick (South Terminal) | 79 miles | 82 min | £128 | £139 | £165 | £160 |
| Heathrow (Terminal 5) | 99 miles | 103 min | £154 | £167 | £198 | £190 |
| Stansted Airport | 100 miles | 105 min | £155 | £168 | £200 | £191 |
| Luton Airport | 119 miles | 126 min | £179 | £194 | £230 | £220 |
From elsewhere in Kent
| To Dover cruise port from | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 20 miles | 32 min | £60 | £67 | £78 | £80 |
| Ashford | 22 miles | 30 min | £61 | £68 | £79 | £81 |
| Maidstone | 43 miles | 48 min | £85 | £93 | £110 | £109 |
*Typical drive time without heavy traffic. Fares checked in October 2026. Use the booking form for any other pickup address.
Drop-off at the port
The Port of Dover lets passengers be dropped off at the cruise terminal, but there are no waiting areas inside the port (Port of Dover). That makes a pre-booked drop-off simpler than arranging a lift: your driver sets you down and leaves.
Cruise luggage and groups
Cruise trips mean more luggage. A saloon takes only 2 suitcases; an estate takes 4 and an 8-seater takes 8. The MPV and 8-seater cost the same, so for five or more people book the 8-seater. Eight people sharing one from Victoria pay about £23 each.
Book the journey home at the same time to take 5% off both legs. Child seats are £10 each.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from London to Dover cruise terminal?
£145 from Victoria, £142 from King’s Cross and £128 from Canary Wharf in a saloon.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Dover cruise port?
£128 in a saloon, £139 in an estate and £165 in an MPV or 8-seater.
Can a taxi wait for me at Dover cruise port?
There are no waiting areas inside the port, so cars drop passengers off and leave.
See our Dover cruise port taxi page for the full service.