Leicester to Dover by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Dover

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester to Dover, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:43 View journey
Last train 22:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 37m View journey
Distance (km) 236
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey €56.56 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 10m
Train operators 5

From Leicester to Dover by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Leicester to Dover by train. With 33 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train travel between Leicester and Dover: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Leicester to Dover:

  • Cheapest tickets: €56.56

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Train times for travel between Leicester and Dover

If you are taking the train from Leicester to Dover, you will have 33 trains each day (with a departure every 27 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:43. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:06. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:45, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:04.

Leicester to Dover distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 236 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 37 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Leicester and Dover?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Leicester and Dover 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Leicester to Dover travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Dover.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Dover

Want to know more about your journey from Leicester to Dover? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Leicester and Dover covers 236 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.