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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leiden is to fly and subway and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from London to Leiden?

The distance between London and Leiden is 547 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from London to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Leiden bus from?

London to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Leiden train from?

London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Leiden?

The best way to get from London to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the London to Leiden bus arrive?

London to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

What is the time difference between London and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:49 AM in London and 10:49 AM in Leiden.

Where does the London to Leiden train arrive?

London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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London to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Leiden by train, bus, car, car train, plane, subway, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 10m
€61–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
11h 6m
€48–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
5h 43m
€211–249
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 22m
€117–375
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
4h 10m
€150–253
Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h 20m
€145–257
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 52m
€85–167
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3h 47m
€115–371
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3h 47m
€90–314
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4h 11m
€79–242
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4h 10m
€81–216
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 9m
€88–274

London to Leiden by train

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Distance: 546.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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