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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 17h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €150 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to Leiden?

The distance between Chester and Leiden is 835 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Chester to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leiden bus from?

Chester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leiden train from?

Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Chester to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 17h 16m.

Where does the Chester to Leiden bus arrive?

Chester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:48 AM in Chester and 8:48 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Chester to Leiden train arrive?

Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 10m
€141–618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
17h 16m
€51–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 50m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
6h 59m
€60–213
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
18h 26m
€59–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
10h 2m
€157–234
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 42m
€159–569
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 33m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 39m
€102–295
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
7h 32m
€68–214
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
8h 46m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 37m
€103–296

Chester to Leiden by train and foot

47Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 835.4 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 17h 16m.

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