The average train between Port of Dover and Leicester takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Port of Dover to Leicester. 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 hourly between Port of Dover and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port of Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Port of Dover to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Port of Dover station and arriving at Leicester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Port of Dover to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Port of Dover to Leicester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Port of Dover to Leicester train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Port of Dover and Leicester is 238.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Leicester via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.