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.

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.

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.

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.

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.