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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Embankment station, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Southampton to Leiden?

The distance between Southampton and Leiden is 483 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Southampton to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leiden bus from?

Southampton to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leiden train from?

Southampton to Leiden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Leiden?

The best way to get from Southampton to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 7h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 36m.

Where does the Southampton to Leiden bus arrive?

Southampton to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 5:28 PM in Southampton and 6:28 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Southampton to Leiden train arrive?

Southampton to Leiden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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

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Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3h 39m
€125–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 36m
€61–96
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 8m
€96–222
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 44m
€235–282
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 43m
€166–410
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
5h 12m
€164–426
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
6h 1m
€99–269
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 39m
€123–354
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
6h 9m
€100–246
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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
7h 22m
€230–396
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
7h 53m
€128–237

Southampton to Leiden by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 482.7 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

KLM flies from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Leiden Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 8m.

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