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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Leiden is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 30m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Oxford to Leiden?

The distance between Oxford and Leiden is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 16m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Oxford to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leiden bus from?

Oxford to Leiden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leiden train from?

Oxford to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Leiden?

The best way to get from Oxford to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 16m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Oxford to Leiden bus arrive?

Oxford to Leiden bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 8:17 AM in Oxford and 9:17 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Oxford to Leiden train arrive?

Oxford to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1901+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 16m
€190–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 10m
€54–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 59m
€227–273
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 30m
€157–430
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 49m
€103–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
8h 7m
€102–195
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
4h 38m
€103–253
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 54m
€145–466
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 48m
€122–379
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4h 50m
€168–389
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 27m
€117–291
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 3m
€133–411

Oxford to Leiden by train and subway

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 10m.

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