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    Transportation from Dover to Heathrow

    in British Isles/Western Europe

    Posted

    On 5/4/2022 at 7:29 PM, John Bull said:

    There are no shuttle services from Dover to Heathrow, and public transport goes two sides of a triangle via a change in central London.

     

    So your options are ship's transfer bus or pre-booked private transfer. 

    Try ................... 

    http://www.folkestonetaxi.com/  Been happily used by a number of cruise critic members.

    or

    https://jjtaxis.com/

    Both the above are based in Folkestone, about 8 miles from Dover, so add I guess about £8 to £14 to their quoted £125 & £110.

    or

    https://doverroyaltaxis.com/

     

    JB 🙂

     

     

    Try National Express.  They go from Dover to LHR.

    London to Dover transfer options, morning of departure

    in British Isles/Western Europe

    Posted

    On 5/21/2022 at 4:38 PM, cyntil8ing said:

    I booked a hotel near Charing Cross station, planning on taking the train to Dover Priory departure morning (7/31). When I just went to book tickets, I learned : (Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Strood, closing some lines all weekend. As a result buses will replace trains between Strood and Tonbridge) Ugh!

     

    Another option is St. Pancras, but then we have to deal with schlepping luggage on the underground, though I suppose a taxi wouldn't be outrageously expensive.

     

    Private car transfers are always an option, but I am concerned about possible delays. At home, we've driven more than three hours to port on departure morning without a second thought, but England is all new to me, so I am a little concerned about this option.

     

    I am leaning to a taxi to Victoria Station, then taking the Carnival bus, but it doesn't leave until noon. On the more reassuring end, since it is a cruise ship transfer, the ship won't leave us.But it also means, if we were to take a private car, as long as we stayed ahead of the last Carnival transfer, we'd be ok.

     

    We are a family of four, so the costs for all options all end up about the same. Is there anything I am not considering?

     

    Thanks!

    Are you aware of the National Express bus system which is super cheap from London to Dover. I am using them the opposite direction for 11.50 pounds sterling.  I'm headed to Heathrow.

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Thank you so much for all the time you took to do this. I will follow your advice and go to the Visitor Center with your post in hand. If you ever need any advice on the US please let me know. I live in Miami, but have lived in L.A., Virginia Beach, Nashville, Atlanta, Houston, and D.C. Thank you again. Cindy

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Thank you so much. Either Bus 2 leaving Ronnehavn at 8:10 or more likely 9:03 to Hammershus; Bus 7 to Bus 9 going to Osterlars Round Church at 11:08 or Bus 2 to 1 leaving at 11:57; back to Ronnehavn on either Bus 5 or 4 at either 12:34 or 12:38 or Bus 1 at 13:21 or Bus 1 at 14:21 (most likely). Our ages are 8, 14, 53, and 76. Thank you for your help. I would love to rent a car but the least expensive I could find is $100 and if one of the other blogs is correct I will have to add $24 US for insurance. We are on a tight budget so the public transportation looks like it is less than have the price of the car. Thanks again.

     

    Cindy

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Thank you both for your help. There will be at least 1 transfer between Hammershus and Osterlars does this mean I pay more? I have an 8 year old and a 14 year old so I calculated about 300 Kroner for the 4 of us. Are there the same type of children and senior discounts for the individual fares? Thank you so much.

     

    Cindy

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Thank you so much!! I have planned the trip on the public bus, but I can't tell how much the tickets are. The rental car is about $100 US before the insurance of $24 discussed above. How much are the 1 day tickets for children, an adult, and one over 65? I assume the 24 hour pass is less than tickets to Hammershus, Osterlars and back to Ronne. Thank you.

    Cindy

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Thank you so much! The Afg and Ank were alarming me. With your help I can now navigate the site, and it looks like it would be doable. We arrive at 8 and depart at 4. Have you been to Bornholm before, or are you just preparing to go now? My son wants to attempt to see the Bison which I now need to re-explore. I took him to Yellowstone to see Bison several years ago, and he saw 2 from a long distance. I had seen about 300 close up about 15 years earlier. I redeem myself at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon 2 years ago. He saw about 40 close up. I realize there were only 7 released in 2012, so the odds of seeing any in the area they were released are extremely remote, but he may enjoy the anticipation. Thank you again so much for assisting me with this site. I'd love to hear about your Baltic Cruise! Safe sailing!

     

    Cindy

    Bornholm Public Buses

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

    Posted

    Does anyone know how much time it would take to travel on the public bus system from Ronne to Hammershus and then to Gudjem and on to Oskerlars ending up back at Ronne. I can't read the bus schedule. I have read posts that it was 1 hour to Hmmershus, but it is only 14 miles away. Does that sound right? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

     

    Cindy

    Captain Marvin

    in Cayman Islands

    Posted

    By the way, we sailed at either 3 or 4, and we had plenty of time to do Sting Ray City and 1 other snorkel and see the Turtle Farm. We even shopped back at the port for about 30 -45 minutes before all aboard. There is not a lot to see at the Turtle Farm, but it is worth seeing especially with children.

     

    Cindy

    Captain Marvin

    in Cayman Islands

    Posted

    I just came back from Grand Cayman. We booked with Soto because they were only $35 for Stingray City and 1 other snorkel tour. They were great. One thing that surprised me was how easy and inexpensive it was to get to the turtle farm. It was $5 from 7 mile road and $5 to return to the ship using the public mini bus system. The buses seem to come every 5 minutes. The turtle farm was also very inexpensive see their web site. The trip from the Turtle Farm to the ship took less than 20 minutes. My 8 year old says she enjoyed wading with the turtles more than the sting rays. I preferred Sting Ray City. Have fun!

    Cindy

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