What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 15h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Travel Centre via The Hague, London Victoria, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Leiden and Southend-on-Sea is 385 miles.

How do I travel from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 8m and costs £150 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Leiden to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Leiden to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 8m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 15h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £280 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Leiden to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Leiden to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 10:46 AM in Leiden and 9:46 AM in Southend-on-Sea.

Where does the Leiden to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea?

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Leiden to Southend-on-Sea - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Leiden and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Southend Victoria via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Leiden to Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend Victoriatrain
6h 8m
£154–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
15h 37m
£50–94
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar
5h 47m
£185–216
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 West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
4h 3m
£114–347
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
6h 25m
£66–162
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
6h 25m
£151–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Seacar
6h 48m
£77–155
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 West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
4h 28m
£111–341
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Southend Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane AMS - SEN
3h 52m
£54–277
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain
5h 27m
£78–228
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 London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 6m
£202–476

Leiden to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Southend Victoria 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Travel Centre via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, London Victoria, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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