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 €40 - €80 and takes 15h 14m.

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 4h 32m and costs €65 - €210.

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 Birmingham, Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

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 - €750.

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 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Chester to Leiden bus arrive?

Chester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 1:45 PM in Chester and 2:45 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 11 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 EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 10m
€142–734
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Hague826 / ...
15h 14m
€41–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
8h 46m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
5h 4m
€69–217
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Hague
17h 56m
€56–100
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
9h 53m
€166–240
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
4h 32m
€69–207
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
6h 45m
€97–278
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
5h 59m
€72–285
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
5h 43m
€171–708
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CS
7h 24m
€109–355

Chester to Leiden by train and foot

47Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Leiden.

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Distance: 835.3 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 Newhall St, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 15h 14m.

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