Travel Directions

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.

Coach travel and '2 for 1' day admission tickets are available through National Express.
Visit www.nationalexpress.com/leedscastle for details or call 08717 81 81 81. Coaches for group travel can be booked with National Express by visiting www.nationalexpress.com/eventsolutions or calling 0121 423 8528. Terms and conditions apply.

(From London's Victoria Coach Station)

Coach 021 departs at 9am stopping at various pickup points in South London - to arrive at the castle at 10.25am - departing the castle at 3.05pm to arrive at Victoria Coach Station at 4.50pm.

National Express service will not be running on the dates of our fireworks event - please check our events calendar for further information.

For further information, or to book, call 08717 818181 (£1 telephone booking fee applies) or BOOK ONLINE.

Coaches for group travel can be booked by calling 0121 423 8528 or BOOK ONLINE.

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

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

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

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.