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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to train and fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leiden?

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

How far is it from Colchester to Leiden?

The distance between Colchester and Leiden is 634 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €430.

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

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leiden bus from?

Colchester to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leiden train from?

Colchester to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Colchester to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 7:04 AM in Colchester and 8:04 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Colchester to Leiden train arrive?

Colchester to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Leiden.

Colchester to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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 Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 6m
€104–429
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
4h 46m
€58–196
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
10h 52m
€80–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
14h 25m
€71–191
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
6h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
7h 11m
€121–169
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4h 3m
€122–378
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
4h 31m
€115–368
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NWI - AMS
4h 45m
€161–667
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfield
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SEN - AMS
4h 49m
€74–206
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)STN - RTM
3. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOI
4. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraal
5h 23m
€160–1,036
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden Centraal
6h 55m
€78–233

Colchester to Leiden by train and subway

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6h 6mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.9 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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