Dover port questions

[babyclaytonmom]

Hi all! Cruising from Dover in about 6 weeks. Arriving early morning of the cruise via a train from London (after spending 4 days there). Was hoping there was a convenience store/grocery store either close to the port or close to the Dover train station? Would prefer to get a case of soda and some wine there vs. lugging it from London. Another option is if there is a store close to the Dover Castle. Planning to drop our stuff and go to the castle for 2-3 hours.

 

I assume taxis are easy to catch from the port and from the castle? Roughly what should this cost each way for 2 people?

[Hlitner]

There are no stores at the port area.  But the train station is in town, so it would make sense to simply ask your taxi driver to stop at a market, for a few minutes, so you can shop on your way to the port.  Town is close to the port (within a mile).  Can't help with the taxi cost as we just walk and use the local bus, when we go up to the castle.

 

Hank

[Globaliser]

6 hours ago, babyclaytonmom said:

Cruising from Dover in about 6 weeks. Arriving early morning of the cruise via a train from London (after spending 4 days there).

 

From which London station are you catching the train?

[babyclaytonmom]

3 hours ago, Hlitner said:

There are no stores at the port area.  But the train station is in town, so it would make sense to simply ask your taxi driver to stop at a market, for a few minutes, so you can shop on your way to the port.  Town is close to the port (within a mile).  Can't help with the taxi cost as we just walk and use the local bus, when we go up to the castle.

 

Hank

Oh there's a bus stop close to the port that goes to the castle?

[Hlitner]

2 hours ago, babyclaytonmom said:

Oh there's a bus stop close to the port that goes to the castle?

It has been a few years. but I believe we caught that bus from downtown.  DW and I have no problem walking between the port and town, but I think there is also some kind of shuttle bus (not sure if its free or has a fee).   As to taxis at the port, I recall a few taxis but, like anywhere, it is a bit of luck if a taxi happens to be waiting when you need it.  Obviously, if you are trying to deal with a time issue, getting a taxi from the port up to the castle makes a lot of sense.

 

Hank

[John Bull]

15 hours ago, babyclaytonmom said:

Oh there's a bus stop close to the port that goes to the castle?

 

No direct bus service. A fair walk to the main road, bus to town centre (Pencester Road) and another from there to near the castle. Then a steep uphill walk to the castle entrance.

A taxi makes a great deal of sense

 

JB 🙂 

[babyclaytonmom]

6 minutes ago, John Bull said:

 

No direct bus service. A fair walk to the main road, bus to town centre (Pencester Road) and another from there to near the castle. Then a steep uphill walk to the castle entrance.

A taxi makes a great deal of sense

 

JB 🙂 

Thank you. Maybe will taxi it there and walk back.

[John Bull]

22 hours ago, babyclaytonmom said:

Hi all! Cruising from Dover in about 6 weeks. Arriving early morning of the cruise via a train from London (after spending 4 days there). Was hoping there was a convenience store/grocery store either close to the port or close to the Dover train station? Would prefer to get a case of soda and some wine there vs. lugging it from London. Another option is if there is a store close to the Dover Castle. Planning to drop our stuff and go to the castle for 2-3 hours.

 

I assume taxis are easy to catch from the port and from the castle? Roughly what should this cost each way for 2 people?

 

The only places en-route from the station to the cruise port where you might get a very limited selection and not-the-best prices are a couple of gas stations. Nearest supermarket  (ASDA) where you'd get a decent selection and keen prices adds 10 minutes to the drive plus waiting time - which would negate the savings.

 

Best to buy while you're in London

 

JB 🙂.

[John Bull]

3 minutes ago, babyclaytonmom said:

Thank you. Maybe will taxi it there and walk back.

Use the drive to the castle to decide if you'd be happy to walk back.

If not, fix with the driver for him or a colleague to collect you at an agreed time & place.

 

JB 🙂

[Globaliser]

4 hours ago, John Bull said:

Best to buy while you're in London

 

Hence my earlier question.

[babyclaytonmom]

10 minutes ago, Globaliser said:

 

Hence my earlier question.

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