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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Leiden is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 32m.

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 23m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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 23m and costs €190 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kent to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kent to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Kent to Leiden?

The best way to get from Kent to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 23m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Kent to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kent and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 6:18 PM in Kent and 7:18 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?

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Kent to Leiden - 10 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 23m.

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There are 10 ways to get from Kent to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, subway, or car ferry

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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 23m
€195–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus N824
9h 32m
€69–116
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 48m
€199–232
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 23m
€153–422
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 37m
€94–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
5h 57m
€75–154
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 48m
€141–458
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 42m
€109–307
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 43m
€136–429
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 22m
€118–329

Kent to Leiden by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.6 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to The Hague 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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