What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €230 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Leeuwarden via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Dover to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Dover and Leeuwarden is 890 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Leeuwarden without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €250 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Leeuwarden?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Dover to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Leeuwarden bus from?

Dover to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Leeuwarden train from?

Dover to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Dover to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €250 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Dover to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Dover to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 2:54 PM in Dover and 3:54 PM in Leeuwarden.

Where does the Dover to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Dover to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 716+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Dover to Leeuwarden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Dover to Leeuwarden by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 53m
€254–448
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
10h 40m
€59–95
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Leeuwardentrain
11h 21m
€83–232
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Leeuwardencar
6h 43m
€116–216
Car ferry, bus, train via Alkmaar
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
4. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
12h 7m
€84–216
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leeuwardencar
6h 4m
€231–272
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
7h 15m
€188–505
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain
7h 11m
€183–480
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
7h 44m
€164–450
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 4m
€149–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
7h 54m
€135–384
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 11m
€138–459

Dover to Leeuwarden by train

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Distance: 889.5 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Leeuwarden via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Dover, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 10h 40m.

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