We confirm a fixed price by phone rather than publish a flat figure — call 01580 459049 with your crossing time and we'll agree your fare before you book.
P&O's check-in for Dover–Calais closes 45 minutes before sailing, strictly enforced. Tell us your sailing time when you book and we'll build in a comfortable buffer.
Dover's Eastern Docks (P&O and DFDS ferries), Dover's Western Docks (cruise calls), and the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton, Folkestone — tell us which one when you book.
Dover is approximately 35–42 miles from Hawkhurst, typically taken via the A268 east and the A28 and A2 into the port, with a drive time of around 50–65 minutes off-peak. Folkestone, home to the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton (M20, junction 11A), is a little closer at around 28–35 miles, with a drive time of roughly 40–55 minutes.
Dover's Eastern Docks is the P&O and DFDS ferry terminal for Calais and Dunkirk crossings, while the Western Docks handles cruise ship calls across two main cruise terminals, plus a third temporary berth during peak season. Whichever terminal you're using, we cover both — and unlike a train-to-port connection, going door to door by taxi from Hawkhurst removes the tightest part of the journey: the dash from a station to the terminal with luggage, against a strict check-in deadline. Dover can see severe delays at peak periods such as Easter and the summer holidays, so we build extra time into pick-ups around those dates.
Tell us your sailing or Le Shuttle time when you book and we'll set your pick-up with a proper buffer — not the tightest possible window, especially given P&O's strict 45-minute check-in cut-off at Dover.
Tell us how many passengers and cases when you book and we'll send the right vehicle — a saloon for typical luggage, or a people carrier for a full car-load.
No. Your Dover or Folkestone fare is confirmed by phone before you travel and stays fixed, whatever the traffic or time of day.
Tell us your return date and time when you book, or call nearer the time, and we'll have a car ready to bring you back to Hawkhurst.
There may be some Uber coverage within Dover or Folkestone themselves, but Uber doesn't serve Hawkhurst, so it isn't an option for getting there in the first place. A pre-booked local operator collecting you from your own address is the practical alternative for this route.
Your payment method is arranged with us directly when you book. Either way, your fare is agreed and fixed before you travel, so there's no surprise total once you arrive at the port or terminal.
Tell us how many passengers and cases when you book and we'll send the right vehicle — a standard saloon for typical luggage, or a spacious people carrier for holiday-sized bags, multiple suitcases, or a full car-load of gear.
P&O Ferries' check-in for Dover–Calais closes 45 minutes before sailing, and this is enforced strictly — missing it can mean missing your crossing entirely. Tell us your sailing time when you book and we'll build in a comfortable buffer, rather than cutting it close.
Yes. We cover Dover's Eastern Docks for P&O and DFDS ferry crossings, Dover's Western Docks for cruise calls, and the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Cheriton, Folkestone. Tell us which one and your crossing time when you book.
Yes. Tell us your return date and time when you book your outbound journey, or call us nearer the time, and we'll have a car ready to bring you back to Hawkhurst.
Have a different question? See our full FAQ on the homepage, or call 01580 459049.
Call 01580 459049 or +44 7741 041293 — or use the form below to book or get a quote.
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