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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leiden University is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leiden University is to fly and subway and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leiden University?

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.

Is there a direct train between London and Leiden University?

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 24m.

How far is it from London to Leiden University?

The distance between London and Leiden University is 548 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Leiden University without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from London to Leiden University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Leiden University bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Leiden University train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Leiden University?

The best way to get from London to Leiden University is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the London to Leiden University bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Leiden University train arrive?

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

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

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London to Leiden University - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 24m
€60–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
11h 15m
€49–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden Universitycar
5h 45m
€214–257
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 40m
€118–334
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 32m
€191–315
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 Leiden Universitycar
6h 52m
€108–208
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 4m
€126–360
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 6m
€96–304
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 29m
€73–215
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 28m
€75–185
Fly London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
4h 31m
€79–278

London to Leiden University by train and foot

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Distance: 547.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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 3 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 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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