Economy of Dover

More recently, ferries on the Dover to Dunkirk route have also become popular. This service was originally operated by ferry operator Norfolkline. This company was later acquired by the pan European operator DFDS Seaways in July 2010 . The crossing time is approximately two hours. Due to this route not being as well known as Dover to Calais, prices are often cheaper. The location of Dunkirk is also more convenient for those travelling on to countries in Northern Europe including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and further afield.

Stagecoach in East Kent provides local bus services. Dover is on the Stagecoach Diamond network providing links to Canterbury 15, 15A, 15B every 15 minutes and Deal 15, 15A every 30 minutes. The Diamond 15A route serves the Western Docks at the port of Dover from the Town Centre as well as Canterbury and Deal. Dover is also the start of The Wave network running every 15 minutes to New Romney 101 and 102 via Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch. 2 buses per hour are 101 services to Lydd via Lydd Airport, with one continuing from Lydd on to Hastings via Camber and Rye. Two buses per hour are 102 service, with one trminating at New Romney and the other to Lydd-on-Sea via Greatstone. Routes 87 and 88 provide a link to Sandwich and Ramsgate. Route 89 runs from Dover to Canterbury via Aylesham. Stagecoach also provides Dover with The Heart network 60, 61, 62 and 63. Just like nearby Folkestone, the Dover local routes run from the Town Centre to the outskirts of the town and to Tesco and B&Q.

National Express runs coaches from Dover to other towns in Kent including Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Kent, Maidstone, Gillingham at Hempsted Valley shopping centre and Greenhithe at Bluewater Shopping Centre for Dartford to London including Bexleyheath, Eltham, Walworth, Canary