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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Leiden is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 28m and costs €150 - €400.

How far is it from Kent to Leiden?

The distance between Kent and Leiden is 653 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kent to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Leiden train from?

Kent to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 2:38 PM in Kent and 3:38 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Kent to Leiden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1799+ hotels available in Leiden.

Kent to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Kent and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

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

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 Ashford International 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 17m
€215–380
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
13h 41m
€75–127
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 48m
€200–233
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 28m
€153–400
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 9m
€93–205
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
5h 57m
€95–190
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 51m
€161–426
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 45m
€102–277
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 47m
€131–349
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 29m
€108–335
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
5h 48m
€116–430

Kent to Leiden by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

€215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.6 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Leiden Centraal via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 17m.

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