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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Southampton is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Coach Station via The Hague and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Southampton Central via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Leiden to Southampton?

The distance between Leiden and Southampton is 302 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Leiden to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Southampton train from?

Leiden to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Southampton?

The best way to get from Leiden to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 7h 22m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Leiden to Southampton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 12:12 PM in Leiden and 11:12 AM in Southampton.

Where does the Leiden to Southampton train arrive?

Leiden to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
3h 45m
£103–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
16h 13m
£51–81
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 22m
£80–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
6h 43m
£204–249
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 London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 3m
£140–337
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 London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 27m
£136–361
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 16m
£81–202
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 24m
£79–237
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 59m
£117–344
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 6m
£96–210
Train via Brussels
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 34m
£194–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
17h 3m
£77–127
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 Southamptoncar
7h 47m
£116–211

Leiden to Southampton by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Southampton Central via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 22m.

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