How to travel from Dover to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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1 similiar route

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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Leeds

Transport options from Dover to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£72($85)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Train via St Pancras International3h 55m
£120($140)
hourly447km (278 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 1 similar
4hrs
£275($325)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£355($425)
hourly947km (589 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£32($38)
twice daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£74($88)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds