The distance between Dover and Leeds is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leeds → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Leeds.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.
Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Dover to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Dover and Leeds is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Dover and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Dover and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dover and Leeds. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dover and Leeds. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Leeds. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £72($85) | hourly | 422km (262 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 3h 55m | £120($140) | hourly | 447km (278 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | £275($325) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £355($425) | hourly | 947km (589 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | £32($38) | twice daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £74($88) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Aer Lingus
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