There are 11 ways to get from London to Leiden University by train, bus, car, car train, plane, subway, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 23m€61–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
11h 15m€48–74Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden Universitycar
5h 45m€210–249Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
- Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 38m€117–345Train via London St Pancras Intl (Eurostar)
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
4h 24m€154–260Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Leiden Universitycar
6h 52m€102–193Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 4m€125–381Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 6m€96–314Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4h 29m€79–240Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4h 27m€76–224Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 31m€78–281
London to Leiden University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Leiden University is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from London to Leiden University is to fly and subway and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €110 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Leiden University. 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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Leiden University. 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 23m.
The distance between London and Leiden University is 548 km.
The best way to get from London to Leiden University without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from London to Leiden University, including transfers.
London to Leiden University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Leiden University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
The best way to get from London to Leiden University is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €390 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between London, England and Leiden University, 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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Luton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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London to Leiden University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.
London to Leiden University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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