Brighton to Dover Port Taxi
Dover is the other end of the south-east coast from Brighton, and there is no quick rail link between the two. A car takes you directly to the port, whether you are a foot passenger on a Channel ferry or joining a cruise ship.
Guide price from£123
- 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes
- About 80 miles
Brighton to Dover Port
Guide Prices
The prices below are guide prices and may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements. Please contact us to confirm your fare before booking. All prices shown are one-way.
| Vehicle | Guide price, one way |
|---|---|
| Saloon (up to 4 passengers) | £123 |
| Estate | £123 |
| 6-seater | £178 |
| 7–8 seater | £235 |
| Executive | Call for a quote |
| Wheelchair accessible | Call for a quote |
- Journey time, off-peak
- 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes
- Journey time, peak
- 2 hours 45 minutes or more
- Distance
- About 80 miles
- Return trip
- Call for a quote
Prices are for the one-way journey from Brighton to Dover Port. See all guide prices
At each end
Pick-up and drop-off
Dover has two separate areas. Cross-Channel ferries sail from the Eastern Docks, where foot passengers check in at the passenger terminal. Cruise ships use the cruise terminals at the Western Docks, on the other side of the harbour. Tell us which you need and your ferry or cruise operator, and we will set you down at the right entrance.
Local knowledge
Tips for the Brighton to Dover Port run
- There are two ways to drive it: along the coast by the A27 and A259 through Hastings and Rye, or round by the M23, M25 and M20. The coast road is shorter but slower; your driver picks whichever is running better on the day.
- When there is disruption at the port, traffic controls on the M20 can add a long delay, and the roads around Dover queue on summer Saturdays.
- Ferry operators close check-in some time before sailing. Tell us your sailing time and operator, and we will plan the pick-up around their check-in rules.
- Keep everyone's passports within reach rather than packed in the boot — you will be asked for them at the port.
Included with your journey
What's included
- Drop-off at the entrance of your terminal
- Return journeys pre-bookable for the day you dock
- Your fare confirmed before you book — no meter
- Drivers who are DBS-checked and licensed by Brighton & Hove City Council
- Pick-ups at any hour — we are open 24/7
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps, securing systems and companion seating can be booked for this journey — tell us when you book. About our accessible taxis
Brighton to Dover Port taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from Brighton to Dover Port?
Guide prices from Brighton to Dover Port are £123 for a saloon, £123 for an estate, £178 for a 6-seater and £235 for a 7–8 seater. They may vary depending on your pickup address, destination, date, time and journey requirements — call 01273 220220 to confirm your fare before booking.
Do you drop at the Dover ferry terminal or the cruise terminal?
Either. Ferries leave from the Eastern Docks and cruise ships from the Western Docks, which are on opposite sides of the harbour, so tell us which one you need when you book.
Which route do you take from Brighton to Dover?
Either the coast road — the A27 and A259 through Hastings and Rye — or the motorway route by the M23, M25 and M20, depending on traffic on the day.
Can you meet us at Dover when our ferry or cruise comes back?
Yes — pre-book the return journey with your outbound trip and give us your arrival time.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Dover?
Usually 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, and 2 hours 45 minutes or more on busy summer days.
Ready to book your ride?
Book online in under a minute, or call us 24/7 for a quote on airport transfers, local journeys, and corporate accounts.