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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Leiden?

The distance between Cambridge and Leiden is 636 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cambridge to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Leiden bus from?

Cambridge to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Leiden train from?

Cambridge to Leiden train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Leiden?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Leiden is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Cambridge to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 4:27 PM in Cambridge and 5:27 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Cambridge to Leiden train arrive?

Cambridge to Leiden train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Cambridge to Leiden - 13 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Cambridge to Leiden by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 59m
€91–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
13h 36m
€57–89
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Harwich Internationaltrain Cambridge - Harwich International
2. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
11h 10m
€104–348
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 14m
€227–272
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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
€226–376
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
7h 22m
€120–226
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
4h 3m
€204–723
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4h 49m
€60–168
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 32m
€162–394
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 2m
€66–267
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
5h 1m
€160–410
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€65–252
Fly London Stansted Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
2. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 38m
€198–431

Cambridge to Leiden by train

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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You can take a train from Cambridge to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 13h 36m.

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