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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Old Steine and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Brighton to Leiden?

The distance between Brighton and Leiden is 634 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €85 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Brighton to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leiden bus from?

Brighton to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leiden train from?

Brighton to Leiden train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Leiden?

The best way to get from Brighton to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €85 - €380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 4h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Brighton to Leiden bus arrive?

Brighton to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 7:14 AM in Brighton and 8:14 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Brighton to Leiden train arrive?

Brighton to Leiden train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Leiden.

Brighton to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Leiden by train (Eurostar), 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 Brighton to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 24m
€90–379
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Hague
12h 34m
€47–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
6h 1m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
4h 4m
€61–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria817
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
14h 20m
€47–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
7h 10m
€112–157
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 27m
€117–341
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
4h 54m
€110–331
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
5h 38m
€124–355
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
5h 34m
€79–214
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
5h 40m
€91–354

Brighton to Leiden by train

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day.

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