What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Leiden?

The distance between Birmingham and Leiden is 482 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs €240 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Leiden?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Birmingham to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leiden bus from?

Birmingham to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Leiden train from?

Birmingham to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Leiden?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Brussels, which costs €240 - €450 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Birmingham to Leiden bus arrive?

Birmingham to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 11:53 AM in Birmingham and 12:53 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Birmingham to Leiden train arrive?

Birmingham to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 11 ways to get from Birmingham to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3h 49m
€61–233
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€249–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus Uk020 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 41m
€62–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
7h 30m
€262–322
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h
€170–421
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
5h 34m
€94–267
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
5h 46m
€107–279
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
5h 34m
€94–295
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 40m
€244–442
Train #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 11m
€117–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
8h 37m
€155–272

Birmingham to Leiden by train and foot

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.7 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Leiden, Netherlands?

easyJet and KLM fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 32m.

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