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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €180 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Coach Station, London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

Is there a direct ferry between Colchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct ferry from Colchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port and arriving at Port of Hoek van Holland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leiden?

The distance between Colchester and Leiden is 633 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €90 - €250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leiden bus from?

Colchester to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Colchester to Leiden bus arrive?

Colchester to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:36 AM in Colchester and 6:36 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Colchester to Leiden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Colchester to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 6m
€90–247
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 49m
€59–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus
15h 13m
€61–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 6m
€220–263
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Colchester 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
6h 39m
€170–317
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
7h 13m
€94–180
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3h 46m
€180–578
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 56m
€144–443
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 22m
€142–419
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 59m
€71–266
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
4h 54m
€81–349

Colchester to Leiden by train and subway

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Distance: 632.6 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €45–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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