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The average train between Leicester and Dover takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 43m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 46m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysSoutheastern2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Dover? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 53m.

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