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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €160 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Dover to Leiden?

The distance between Dover and Leiden is 670 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Dover to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Leiden train from?

Dover to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Leiden?

The best way to get from Dover to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Dover to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Dover and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 12:16 AM in Dover and 1:16 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Dover to Leiden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Leiden.

Dover to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 14m
€185–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus N824
7h 12m
€44–73
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
5h 14m
€65–139
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 18m
€160–476
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 35m
€195–226
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 46m
€158–442
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 15m
€138–412
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory 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 37m
€126–330
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 25m
€120–353

Dover to Leiden by train

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Distance: 670.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to The Hague 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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