Travel Directions

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By road

7 miles east of Maidstone, Junction 8 of the M20 motorway just 1 hour from London, 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Channel Ports. Dartford River Crossing 30 minutes. Clearly sign posted from all routes - following the brown and white tourist signs.

IMPORTANT - SatNav Users
If you are using a satelite navigation system, then please follow the brown and white tourist signs once you reach the A20 as your navigation system may incorrectly direct you to a private entrance where you will be redirected.

By train

Travel by Southeastern Trains to Leeds Castle
Southeastern runs frequent train services to and from Bearsted and a coach shuttle service run by Spot Hire is available from the station. Click here for further details.

Coach tours from London

Sightseeing tours from London and all areas of the South East are operated on a year round basis by the following companies:

Evan Evans
0207 950 1770

Golden Tours
0207 233 7030

Venice Simplon
- Orient Express

0845 077 2222

Premium Tours
0207 404 5100

For further details and bookings, either contact the company direct, consult your hotel porter or concierge, or visit a tourist information centre.

Important National Express information

As from 22nd March 2010 the coach travel and '2 for 1' day admission tickets from National Express is no longer available as the service to Leeds Castle from London has been stopped.

However, Southeastern runs frequent train services from London Victoria to Bearsted. Click here for further details.

Transport from other places

Nuventure no.13 bus from Maidstone to Hollingbourne.

Leeds Castle is just 25 miles from the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone and 38 miles from the port of Dover.