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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Birmingham, Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Birmingham New Street, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Leiden?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Leiden is 928 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Leiden bus from?

Aberystwyth to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Leiden train from?

Aberystwyth to Leiden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Leiden?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 7m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Leiden bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Aberystwyth and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 6:37 PM in Aberystwyth and 7:37 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Leiden train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Leiden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Leiden by train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
10h 2m
€112–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Hague826 / ...
17h 7m
€51–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
9h 47m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
7h 1m
€78–296
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hague
20h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
10h 56m
€174–251
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
8h 28m
€138–465
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
7h 59m
€102–301
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
8h 59m
€106–333
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
8h 27m
€80–255
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
9h 24m
€129–402
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
9h 57m
€126–356

Aberystwyth to Leiden by train and foot

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10h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 927.9 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Leiden Centraal via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 17h 7m.

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