Port of Dover Shuts Up Shop Over Christmas!
The Port of Dover is closing its gates this Christmas – from 3:30pm on Christmas Eve until 7:30am Boxing Day. If you’re planning a festive getaway or returning home, you’ll want to know this now.
Last Chance Ferries Sail Early on Christmas Eve
- DFDS final ferry leaves around 1pm on Christmas Eve.
- P&O’s last sailing is roughly 2:30pm.
- Irish Ferries set sail for the last time at 4pm.
Miss these and you’re stuck until Boxing Day morning.
Christmas Eve and Boxing Day Trains: What You Need to Know
- Most intercity trains wrap up early on Christmas Eve. Last London departures by 6pm, with local routes ending by 10pm.
- Boxing Day trains run on a skeleton schedule. Limited services from London Marylebone and a few routes via Gatwick Airport will operate.
- The Stansted Express will only run a reduced service on Boxing Day.
Docklands Light Railway Starts Late on Boxing Day
- London’s DLR won’t start running until 8:30am on Boxing Day – no early birds here!
Travel Tips: Plan Ahead to Avoid Festive Chaos
Holiday travellers: double check your journeys before heading out. The Port of Dover is shut, last ferries sail early, and trains run limited services. Stay glued to official websites for the latest updates.
Public Warning: Don’t Get Caught Out
This is your heads-up to tweak travel plans NOW. Avoid Christmas Day travel nightmares by booking wisely and knowing service times.
Need More Info?
Check ferry and train operator websites or the Port of Dover site for real-time travel updates. Better safe than stranded this Christmas!
