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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Leiden is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Swansea to Leiden?

The distance between Swansea and Leiden is 856 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 6m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Swansea to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Leiden bus from?

Swansea to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Leiden?

The best way to get from Swansea to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 6m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Swansea to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swansea and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 2:48 PM in Swansea and 3:48 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Swansea to Leiden train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Swansea to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
8h 6m
€306–509
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 41m
€86–138
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 38m
€281–349
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
6h 23m
€93–286
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
8h 50m
€306–514
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
10h 52m
€98–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
9h 47m
€174–299
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
6h 13m
€112–362
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
6h 32m
€230–507
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
7h
€140–369
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
8h 32m
€140–328
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
7h 22m
€223–519

Swansea to Leiden by train and subway

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Distance: 856.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Swansea 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 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 16h 41m.

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