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

The cheapest way to get from England to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Leiden is to fly and subway and train which takes 3h 33m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between England and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between England and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from England to Leiden?

The distance between England and Leiden is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 25m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from England to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Leiden bus from?

England to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Leiden train from?

England to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Leiden?

The best way to get from England to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 25m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the England to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between England and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 2:57 AM in England and 3:57 AM in Leiden.

Where does the England to Leiden train arrive?

England to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 25m
€145–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
12h 15m
€46–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
5h 45m
€211–250
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - 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
3h 33m
€118–379
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 34m
€61–204
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 52m
€99–182
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Cannon Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 1m
€126–385
Fly Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3h 50m
€66–225
Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
4h 1m
€62–205
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4h 2m
€61–211
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
4h 1m
€77–254

England to Leiden by subway, foot, and train (Eurostar)

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between England and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Leiden Centraal via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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