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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Margate is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Margate is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £140 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Margate. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Marine Terrace via The Hague, Pencester Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Margate. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Margate via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Leiden to Margate?

The distance between Leiden and Margate is 433 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Margate without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 38m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Leiden to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Margate?

The best way to get from Leiden to Margate is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 38m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Leiden to Margate bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 11:50 AM in Leiden and 10:50 AM in Margate.

Where does the Leiden to Margate train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Leiden to Margate - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Leiden to Margate 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 Margatetrain
6h 38m
£169–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Doverbus N824
12h 18m
£42–68
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 42m
£73–134
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 Margatetrain
4h 57m
£142–407
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 53m
£94–208
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 53m
£169–318
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
5h 1m
£174–200
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 Margatetrain
5h 30m
£145–414
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane RTM - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
5h 28m
£217–446
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 Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 6m
£105–323
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 Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 36m
£101–286

Leiden to Margate by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Margate via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Dover 5 times a week. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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