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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Leiden is to train and fly and subway which takes 3h 47m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Coach Station, London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Leiden?

The distance between Chelmsford and Leiden is 598 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 53m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chelmsford to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leiden bus from?

Chelmsford to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leiden train from?

Chelmsford to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Leiden?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 53m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 10:28 AM in Chelmsford and 11:28 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leiden train arrive?

Chelmsford to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
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
5h 53m
€203–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 57m
€55–91
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 53m
€84–319
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
5h 40m
€216–256
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 54m
€78–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 47m
€110–211
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
4. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 47m
€132–356
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 10m
€140–382
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 8m
€61–249
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 8m
€97–218
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 45m
€198–413
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
4h 34m
€69–341
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 22m
€55–234

Chelmsford to Leiden by train and subway

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Distance: 597.6 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 57m.

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