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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 36m and costs £160 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Dover. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Dover via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Dover. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Dover Priory via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Leiden to Dover?

The distance between Leiden and Dover is 419 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Dover without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Leiden to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Dover train from?

Leiden to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Dover?

The best way to get from Leiden to Dover is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 32m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Leiden to Dover bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 3:32 PM in Leiden and 2:32 PM in Dover.

Where does the Leiden to Dover train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 32m
£174–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Doverbus N824
10h 10m
£38–60
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 10m
£57–120
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 56m
£138–369
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 47m
£174–317
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 36m
£169–193
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 21m
£130–393
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 12m
£108–295
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
5h 31m
£223–498

Leiden to Dover by train

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Distance: 416.5 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Dover Priory via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Dover once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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