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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Leiden?

The distance between Canterbury and Leiden is 659 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Canterbury to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Leiden bus from?

Canterbury to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Leiden train from?

Canterbury to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Leiden?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Canterbury to Leiden bus arrive?

Canterbury to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 4:55 PM in Canterbury and 5:55 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Canterbury to Leiden train arrive?

Canterbury to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 10 ways to get from Canterbury to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 5m
€197–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus N824
9h 11m
€43–68
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 43m
€197–229
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 7m
€156–421
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 5m
€197–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 29m
€78–229
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
5h 40m
€69–147
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 33m
€144–457
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 27m
€124–325
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 7m
€121–348

Canterbury to Leiden by train

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Distance: 659.2 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to The Hague 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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