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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Essex is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Essex is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £160 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Polecat Road via The Hague, London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Leiden to Essex?

The distance between Leiden and Essex is 385 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Essex without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 41m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Leiden to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Essex?

The best way to get from Leiden to Essex is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 41m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Leiden to Essex bus arrive?

Leiden to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Essex?

Essex is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 6:55 AM in Leiden and 5:55 AM in Essex.

Where does the Leiden to Essex train arrive?

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

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

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Leiden to Essex - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at White Notley via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

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There are 13 ways to get from Leiden to Essex by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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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 Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
6h 41m
£155–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
14h 55m
£50–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Essexcar
5h 55m
£187–223
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 (London) to White Notleytrain
4h 54m
£121–359
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 55m
£70–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 55m
£155–284
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Essexcar
6h 56m
£79–155
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 Braintree to White Notleytrain
4h 26m
£169–407
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane AMS - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
5h 5m
£160–530
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 (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 19m
£118–353
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane AMS - STN
2. Take the train from Braintree to White Notleytrain
4h 56m
£61–221
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
6h 14m
£89–234
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to White Notleytrain
5h 38m
£72–311

Leiden to Essex by train and subway

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6h 41mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.3 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to White Notley via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Polecat Road via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 14h 55m.

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