The average train between Dover and Leeuwarden takes 11h 7m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Dover and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Dover to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Dover to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dover and Leeuwarden is 383.7 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Leeuwarden via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 9h 3m.