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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €200 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bristol Arms and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Cardinal Park Cinema, London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

Is there a direct ferry between Harwich and Leiden?

No, there is no direct ferry from Harwich 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 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Harwich to Leiden?

The distance between Harwich and Leiden is 663 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Harwich to Leiden?

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Harwich to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Leiden bus from?

Harwich to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Harwich to Leiden?

The best way to get from Harwich to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Harwich to Leiden bus arrive?

Harwich to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Harwich and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Harwich. It is currently 1:18 AM in Harwich and 2:18 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Harwich to Leiden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Leiden.

Harwich to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Harwich to Leiden by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 40m
€97–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
15h 59m
€62–98
Car ferry via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
9h 36m
€63–285
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 26m
€241–291
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 51m
€69–286
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
7h 33m
€134–241
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
4h 32m
€201–723
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 58m
€164–376
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
5h 19m
€161–410
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 47m
€77–296
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
6h 3m
€120–252
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Shenfieldtrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
6h 6m
€92–298

Harwich to Leiden by train and subway

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Distance: 663 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Leiden Centraal via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €55–270 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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