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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Leiden is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Bristol to Leiden?

The distance between Bristol and Leiden is 740 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 57m and costs €250 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Bristol to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leiden bus from?

Bristol to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leiden train from?

Bristol to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Leiden?

The best way to get from Bristol to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 57m and costs €250 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Bristol to Leiden bus arrive?

Bristol to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 5:52 AM in Bristol and 6:52 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Bristol to Leiden train arrive?

Bristol to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Leiden.

Bristol to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Bristol to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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 57m
€255–431
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4h 14m
€61–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 56m
€72–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
7h 25m
€249–303
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 34m
€125–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
8h 34m
€142–258
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
5h 36m
€100–350
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 11m
€107–303
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 16m
€184–453
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
5h 28m
€163–408
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 40m
€155–411
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
5h 40m
€163–387

Bristol to Leiden by bus

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Distance: 740.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 56m.

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