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Visit Dover Castle car-free
From Dover Town Centre, it is a mile’s uphill walk to the castle, or you can hop on bus 81 to save the climb. There are frequent buses to Dover from Canterbury and Folkestone, whilst the bus route from Sandwich, Deal and Walmer stops right outside the castle.
From further afield you can reach Dover easily by train from London and most Kent towns.
Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
Enjoy 20% off entry when you visit us car-free, showing a train or bus ticket or a bike helmet on arrival – terms and conditions apply.
Cyclists welcome. National Routes 1 and 2 meet in Dover. Plan your cycle route here. You can rent an electric bike from the hire station in Dover Castle Coach Park with Click2Cycle.
The England Coast Path, North Downs National Trail and Saxon Shore Way all pass through Dover.
There is a taxi rank at Dover Priory Station.
A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train travel with Southeastern Railway with Groupsave.
If travelling by train, you can save money on bus fares by asking for a Dover PlusBus ticket which is valid on all buses in Dover, Deal and Sandwich, including bus 81 to Dover Castle.
Travel along the coast on bus 81 to visit Deal Castle and Walmer Castle and Gardens (both English Heritage).
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Dover Castle.
Getting to Dover Castle car-free
Here's our recommended route to Dover Castle. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Dover Town Centre, Sandwich, Deal, or Walmer
By bus from Canterbury
By bus from New Romney, Hythe, or Folkestone
By train
Dover Priory has frequent Southeastern Trains: from London St Pancras International via Stratford International; from London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge via Sevenoaks and Tonbridge; from London Victoria via Bromley South, Chatham, Sittingbourne and Canterbury East.
Local trains run to Dover from Ramsgate via Sandwich, Deal and Walmer, and from Ashford International via Folkestone Central (with connections at Ashford from Brighton, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings).
From Dover Priory station, it’s less than 10 minutes’ walk to Pencester Road (Stop A) to catch bus 81 for the short ride uphill to the Castle entrance (or an energetic one mile walk all the way).
About Dover Castle
• Discover the story of Dunkirk in an immersive exhibition in our Secret Wartime Tunnels.
• Relive the tension as medics try to save an injured pilot on a tour of the Underground Hospital.
• Explore the medieval recreated rooms of the Great Tower and climb to the roof for amazing views across to France.
• Get hands on in the Port War Signalling Station to try your hand at Morse Code to spot enemy ships.
• Roam 80 acres of castle grounds with mighty battlements, a Roman lighthouse, a Saxon church and medieval tunnels.
For any queries about visiting contact Dover Castle on 0370 333 1181 or customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Address: Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU. Visit Website