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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leiden?

The distance between Manchester and Leiden is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €260 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Manchester to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leiden bus from?

Manchester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leiden train from?

Manchester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €450 and takes 7h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:47 PM in Manchester and 2:47 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Manchester to Leiden train arrive?

Manchester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Manchester to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3h 59m
€62–203
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
7h 28m
€268–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 11m
€73–111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
9h 16m
€271–334
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
4h 40m
€75–251
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 25m
€94–295
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
5h 54m
€94–314
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 24m
€88–255
Train via London
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 30m
€133–263
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
17h 26m
€84–134
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
10h 23m
€163–288

Manchester to Leiden by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

easyJet, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 28m.

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