How to travel from Leicester to Dover, United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Dover is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Dover by train, bus and car. 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 St Pancras International and then to Dover Priory.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Dover.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Dover

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Dover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Leicester and Dover is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Leicester and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Dover is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Dover. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

East Midlands Railways and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Leicester and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Leicester and Dover. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Dover. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Leicester and Dover. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Leicester to Dover

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Dover

Transport options from Leicester to Dover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£76($90)
every 3 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£19($23)
every 3 hours299km (186 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£52($61)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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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