What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden is to drive and bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Leiden is 616 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 20m and costs €170 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Leiden train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or fly from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 20m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €55 - €300 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the time difference between Southend-on-Sea and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Southend-on-Sea. It is currently 5:09 PM in Southend-on-Sea and 6:09 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Leiden train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Southend-on-Sea to Leiden - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Leiden by train (Eurostar), car, bus, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
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 20m
€179–334
Fly London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
3h 44m
€59–299
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Railway Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus N824
11h 32m
€61–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
5h 45m
€214–254
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 56m
€130–411
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 25m
€78–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 53m
€89–176
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 22m
€128–397
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 29m
€93–271
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 20m
€115–316

Southend-on-Sea to Leiden by train and subway

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6h 20mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616.4 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 4 times a week.

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