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London had better access to roads and the inland of England. Even with Dover's access to the North Sea, London was better situated strategically.
dover has sharp steep cliffs that plunge straight down to the water while London is located on an estuary that allows ships to sail up to its port
The distance from London, UK to Dover, Kent, UK is about 118 kilometers. Dover is west and slightly south of London.
The distance from London, UK to Dover, Kent, UK is about 118 kilometers. Dover is west and slightly south of London.
No, Kent is a separate county to the south east of London. It does however border south London, but some parts of it (eg Dover) are in fact geographically closer to France.
Gatwick Airport is closer to Dover than Heathrow Airport. Gatwick is approximately 90 miles away from Dover, while Heathrow is about 110 miles away.
Go from London Charing Cross or London Bridge station, where there are direct trains to Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Ramsgate, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford and Gravesend. For Maidstone, Rochester or Chatham, it's probably better to get a train from London Victoria station.
Dover to London is only 70 miles and Dover hasn't got an airport. Take a train, it's much easier.
London to Dover is roughly 76 miles by road - according to Google Earth
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The best option is the Southeastern High Speed service from Dover Priory to London St Pancras International.