Lgw to dover

[geovet]

First time in London. We will arrive at Gatwick and will need to find a room and transport.

any recommendations where to stay and how to get from airport to hotel and then to port.

[gumshoe958]

What day do you arrive at Gatwick, and what day does your cruise depart from Dover? Do you plan to visit London itself?

 

You should note that there are no direct trains or buses between Gatwick and Dover. You’ll have to change en route at least once.

Your only direct option, if your cruise line doesn’t offer a shuttle service, is a cab or private transfer - it’s about a 90 minute drive.

 

Edited September 11 by gumshoe958

[Island2Dweller]

There are frequent trains from Gatwick to St Pancras, and twice per hour from St Pancras to Dover.  So if you intend to stay overnight in London, it makes sense to pick a hotel near St Pancras.

But date and time matter, as occasionally engineering works can change the train options.

[9265359]

To get from Gatwick to Dover you have four choices by train.

 

Gatwick to St Pancras then change and to Dover

Gatwick to Victoria then change and to Dover

Gatwick to London Bridge then change and to Dover

 

Or Gatwick to Redhill then change to Tonbridge and then change to Dover - not recommended.

 

Of the three sensible options then the quickest is via St Pancras, but there isn't that much between any of them.

 

The train station at Gatwick is in the south terminal, but there is a free monorail connecting it with the north terminal that only takes a couple of minutes.

 

If you are intending on staying in London overnight and doing some sightseeing that day then which you pick is likely to be depend on where in central London you want to be.

 

Edited September 11 by 9265359