The top 5 day trips from London to Dover
Day trip from London to Dover and Canterbury
- Duration: 9.5 hours
- Destinations: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury
- Departure time: Varies
- Departure point: TBC
- What’s included: Minibus transport, tour guide, free time to explore
- What’s not included: Lunch, extras, hotel pick-up
If you want to visit the Dover Cliffs from London and see Canterbury, this is without doubt the easiest way to do it. This organised day trip takes you to the famous cliffs on the Kent coast, and to the county capital to see the historic cathedral there. You’ll also make stops in the seaside resort of Deal and in a typical Kent village.
Even in a country like England that’s packed with ancient buildings, Canterbury cathedral stands out. It’s the most significant of all in some ways, as Christianity in the UK was first established here. During the day you can also spend time as you like in the city, see the White Cliffs and pass Dover Castle.
Dover, Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Greenwich day tour
- Duration: 10 hours
- Destinations: White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Greenwich
- Departure time: Varies
- Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH
- What’s included: Transport, tour guide, Leeds Castle entry, Thames boat ride
- What’s not included: Lunch, extras, hotel pick-up
If you really want to pack it all into one day, just book this one! As well as Canterbury, Leeds Castle and Dover, this one also includes a ride on the river Thames from Greenwich back to central London.
The 10-hour Cliffs of Dover tour from London ensures you see a great range of sites of historic significance. Including Canterbury cathedral and the city, Leeds Castle and the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. You can also take snaps of those iconic chalky cliffs and Dover Castle.
Half-day tour of the White Cliffs of Dover
- Duration: 4 hours
- Destinations: White Cliffs of Dover
- Departure time: 10:00
- Departure point: Cruise Terminal 1, Lord Warden Square, Dover CT17 9EQ, UK
- What’s included: Transport, tour guide, bottled water
- What’s not included: Lunch, extras, hotel pick-up
This half-day tour is aimed at those on cruise ships or ferries calling at Dover – or those who are staying in the coastal town. So do note that it doesn’t include travel from London! It does, however, include stops at Warren Country Park and St Margaret’s Bay for the best views of the cliffs.
As well as the White Cliffs of Dover, you’ll also see several other key sites. These include Samphire Hoe nature reserve, which is beneath Shakespeare’s Cliff. Also included on the itinerary are the Spitfire and Hurricane planes at the Battle of Britain Memorial.
Day tour to Dover with castles, countryside and culture
- Duration: 8 hours
- Destinations: White Cliffs of Dover, Sandwich, Deal Castle & Canterbury
- Departure time: 08:00
- Departure point: Dover Cruise Terminal, Western Docks, Dover CT17 9DQ, UK
- What’s included: Transport, tour guide, bottled water
- What’s not included: Lunch, extras, hotel pick-up
If you want to sample a Sandwich in the Kent location of the same name – or snap a picture of the classic Ham (hamlet) and Sandwich (town) sign at Finglesham – then book this trip. During this Dover day trip you’ll also see a Kentish village, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Deal Castle and seaside resort and Canterbury.
Please note that this tour is also aimed at those staying in Dover, or those whose cruise ships stop at the port. So travel from London isn’t included.
Private day trip to Dover with John England Tours
- Duration: 7 hours
- Destinations: To be agreed
- Departure time: 08:00
- Departure point: Bromley South train station
- What’s included: Transport, tour guide & entry fees (as agreed)
- What’s not included: Lunch, extras, hotel pick-up
If you’d like to decide your own itinerary, then booking a day trip with John England tours is a great option. John will pick you up from Bromley South station, which you can reach by rail from London Victoria.
What you see and do is then up to you! Dover Castle can be included, or you may prefer to take in Canterbury. You can of course opt to view the White Cliffs of Dover, or to call at another location in Kent. The choice is yours.
