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Hi everyone, I was told there will be a shuttle bus to castle from terminal cost is 5 EUR. Anyone knows if shuttle bus ticket can be paid by credit card or debit card ( overseas cards)

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We use Pounds here not Euros, but it’s possible the cruise line is pricing in Euros.

We don't use euros. Is it £5 sterling?

I think it's an Aida ship ex Hamburg so, yes, I expect it's them pricing in €.

I would guess this is the shuttle service

https://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk/explore/plan-your-visit/cruise-port-of-call-dover

The web page does mention contactless payment

However I cant find a current web page for the bus company mentioned YMS travel

It is not obvious who currently operates the service

£/€ 5 would seem a reasonable price - it would a 1.5 mile walk each way.

YMS travel has a Facebook page but no website I can find. I cannot access Facebook (no account!) so I cannot tell you more.

A taxi from the cruise ship dock to the castle would not be costly. It is a little less than 2 miles by road. Local buses do not run between the two.

Thank you to all of you for taking time to help.

Thanks again

At least it is downhill in that direction. One of the problems of Dover is that the approaches to the ferry port at Eastern Docks can get very congested as busy times, especially since Brexit, bringing traffic in virtually the whole town to a standstill - and if traffic is at a standstill neither shuttle buses nor taxis are going to get you back to your cruise ship, using your own feet is the only practical solution.

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At little more than an hour from central London by high-speed train, connected by two motorways (the M20 and M2) and just 75 minutes from Calais on a cross-Channel ferry or 35 minutes via Le Shuttle, White Cliffs Country is easy to travel to and explore. 

Travelling to and travelling around White Cliffs Country - Dover, Deal and Sandwich and surrounding villages - is straightforward with its excellent road, rail and sea connections. Here's what you need to know to help your journey go as smoothly as possible. 

Travelling by road

White Cliffs Country is within quick and easy reach of both the M2 and M20, the motorway links to/from London and beyond. The M25 (the motorway encircling Greater London) is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from Dover via the A20/M20 or A2/M2. Details of speed limits and guidance on driving safely in the UK can be found here .

Parking  There is plenty of parking in White Cliffs Country, all easily accessible from main routes. For information on the main locations and charges for car parks, see: Dover District Council car parks , St James Retail Park in Dover and Reylon parking.

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Car hire   There are several options - please contact our Visitor Information team (see below) who will be able to advise you.

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• National Express operates frequent coach travel between London, Dover and Deal. Change at London Victoria for coaches to the rest of the UK.
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Buses  Stagecoach operates a regular bus service within White Cliffs Country offering a variety of tickets. See their website for timetables and fares or telephone 03456 00 22 99.

Taxis Please visit the Dover District Council website for details of licensed taxi operators.

Travelling by rail

With Dover just over an hour by highspeed train from London St Pancras, the area is perfect for a getaway from the city and travelling by rail in White Cliffs Country couldn’t be easier with stations at Dover Priory , Deal , Sandwich , Walmer , Martin Mill , Shepherdswell , Kearsney , Adisham and Aylesham . 

Trains are operated by Southeastern  who operate a regular service to several London stations (St Pancras, Waterloo, Charing Cross and Victoria). High Speed One travels between Sandwich, Deal, Walmer, Martin Mill or Dover and London St Pancras.

Eurostar  Dover is just over an hour from the International Station at London St Pancras which connects to destinations on mainland Europe via Eurostar .

Channel Tunnel   Dover is a 15 minute drive from the Channel Tunnel terminal. Operated by Le Shuttle , the journey to/from Calais takes 35 minutes. The terminal is easily reached from Junction 11a on the M20. Please note this service is for vehicles only.

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You can access White Cliffs Country from airports around the UK, including regular arrivals into London Heathrow and London Gatwick from all over the world.

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Classical spectacular: celebrating 25 years.

Friday 22nd of November

By Popular Request we have arranged this trip to the ‘Classical Spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall : Celebrating 25 years’.  We have secured seats on the Front row of the Circle so a great view and experience is Guaranteed! No other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white light to electrifying multicoloured laser displays, the dazzling special effects bring to life the scenes and moods evoked by each glorious piece, changing the way you experience classical music forever. VERDI Force of Destiny Overture ELGAR Nimrod SOUSA Stars and Stripes Forever HANDEL Zadok the Priest TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz of the Flowers VERDI Grand March from Aida VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending PUCCINI O Soave Fanciulla VERDI Brindisi from La Traviata STRAUSS Radetzky March WAGNER Ride of the Valkyries VERDI Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves VIVALDI Summer from The Four Seasons LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY NESSUN DORMA RULE, BRITANNIA! HORNPIPE 1812 OVERTURE With Thundering Cannon and Indoor Fireworks ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA English Concert Chorus Anthony Inglis conductor Marc Heller tenor Catrin Aur soprano Thomas Gould violinist Fanfare Trumpeters and Band of the Welsh Guards (Thurs & Saturday) Fanfare Trumpeters and Band of the Scots Guards (Friday & Sunday) Muskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia Durham Marenghi lighting designer Comments...

Bruges Christmas Market via P&Js Chocolate Factory 10th December

Sunday 10th of December

A Trip to the Wonderful Christmas Markets in Bruges! The Coach will be picking up in Faversham by the Macknade Centre, Longreach in Whitstable, Binny’s Londis in Blean, Your Music School in Wincheap, the White Horse Pub in Bridge and the Black Horse Pub in Densole. We will then make our way to the Eurotunnel in Folkestone for the Crossing to France. We then will make our way to Belgium and to Bruges. Bruges is a magical city, especially in deep winter when its cobbled streets are alive with festivities, glowing with Christmas lights. To add to the atmosphere, an ice rink is built on the Bruges Market Square close to the many food and festive gift stalls, which offer traditional seasonal delights. Bruges is a unique ancient Flemish city with a captivating medieval centre. Much of the architecture is lovingly preserved and the streets are largely traffic free, which makes it a joy to explore on foot. Bruges is also a chocolate lover’s paradise! As well as the numerous chocolate shops, do not miss the Chocolate Museum or Pralinette – Bruges’ largest and best praline store. On the way to Bruges we will make a short stop at the P&Js Chocolate Factory. Bruges Pick up times: Faversham – Shell Garage: 7:00am Whitstable Longreach / Premier Inn   (Canterbury Bound) : 7:10am Blean – Bus Stop Near Londis (Canterbury Bound): 7:20 am Canterbury – Your Music School (Wincheap) : 7:30 am Bridge – The White Horse Bus Stop : 7:45 ...

Wednesday 22nd of October

Eva Perón used her smarts and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.” Don’t miss the stunning new production, directed by Tony Award® nominee MICHAEL GRANDAGE and choreographed by Tony winner ROB ASHFORD. CBS This Morning called it “THE SHOW BROADWAY HAS BEEN WAITING FOR!” Coach Times and pick up times We run Coaches and a Minibus that meet en-route. 15.20 – Birchington Square, Canterbury bound Bus stop 15.20 – Pencester Road, Dover – Main Bus Stop 15.30 – Whitfield, Dover – McDonalds / the Archer Pub 15.25 – Herne Bay – William Street Coach Park 15.45 – Bridge – the White Horse Pub 15.45 – Chestfield – Opposite Sainsbury fuel station 15.55 – Whitstable – Longreach Roundabout (Canterbury bus stop) 16.00 – YMS Canterbury – Main Coach 16.15 – Faversham – A2 Macknade  Bus Stop opposite Shell Garage 16.35 – Medway – Motorway Services Comments...

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Upcoming events

• Bruges Christmas Market – 21st December Saturday 21st, Dec
• Bruges Christmas Market – 15th December Sunday 15th, Dec
• Covent Garden & London Lights Saturday 14th, Dec

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YMS Travel at Dover - 18 September 2016 (2 of 2)

Derek Jones

G29 TGW arriving from Castle Street, T6 YMS on a different occasion at the south end of Maison Dieu Road (returning from the cruise terminal), and the two of them standing together in Market Square awaiting departure (G29 TGW towards the Castle and the White Cliffs and T6 YMS to the cruise terminal).

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