Help! We need to get from Dover to Gatwick-Insignia Aug. 13-27!!!

[PittsburghTerri]

My husband and I booked our own airfare and so we have not arranged for transfers through Oceania. Should I arrange transfer with them? Does anyone know the best way for us to get to Gatwick for a 12:30 p.m. flight? How far is Dover from Gatwick? We had thought we would meet another couple on the ship and "share a ride" to the airport, but now I think we need to do something in advance. Hope someone out there can help us......thanks in advance. We leave on the 11th so please reply quickly!

[orchestrapal]

We use totallyairports.com every year for London airport transfers.

They are very good at what they do and not overly expensive.

Good luck.:)

[The Wild Hanlons]

You can get a cab from the ship to Dover Priory Station (about 10 minutes). There are two trains per hour from Dover Priory Station to London Victoria Station. The trip takes about 2 hours. At Victoria Station, take the Gatwick Express to Gatwick Airport. This should take about 30 minutes, and a train leaves every 15 minutes.

 

This probably sounds complicated but it is actually very easy. Travel like the locals. You'll have more fun and save money too.

[shoshona2]

Hi Pittsburgh Terri,

 

First have your TA call Oceania and see if they will let you take their transport to the Airport and how much it is. Then, contact a transport service such as totallyairports.com and find our how much they want. Then, you can make a decision. I love to take trains, but if you have to get to the airport to catch your flight, you would be a nervous wreck. It is a two hour ride to London from Dover.

 

Sheila

[PittsburghTerri]

Shoshana,

Thanks you so much for the info. And thanks to the others who responded. If anyone else out there is on our ship and headed to Gatwick-please email me directly at terri50@aol.com.

[PittsburghTerri]

Thanks, but I think we won't have enough time to do all that, especially with all the luggage. I will contact my TA now and then the website.