How to travel from Leeds to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Dover is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Leeds to Dover 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 London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £275($325)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Dover

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Leeds and Dover is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Leeds and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Dover is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Dover, 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 Leeds and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

LNER, South Eastern Trains Service, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Leeds and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Leeds and Dover. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Dover. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Leeds and Dover. The distance is around 429km (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 Leeds to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Dover

Transport options from Leeds to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
£72($85)
every 3 hours422km (262 miles)
Train via Sheffield3h 55m
£120($140)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross4h 10m
£74($88)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
£275($325)
every 3 hours483km (300 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
£355($420)
every 3 hours947km (589 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£32($38)
every 4 hours450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£74($88)
on demand429km (267 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Leeds and Dover

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Airports near Dover

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Dover
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Dover
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Dover