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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 17h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Exeter to Leiden?

The distance between Exeter and Leiden is 629 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Exeter to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leiden bus from?

Exeter to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leiden train from?

Exeter to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Leiden?

The best way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 4:12 AM in Exeter and 5:12 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Exeter to Leiden train arrive?

Exeter to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Exeter to Leiden by plane, train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
4h 16m
€132–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
17h 11m
€59–185
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
7h 38m
€149–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
10h 52m
€113–423
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
8h 15m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
5h 9m
€79–246
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
6h 2m
€179–444
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
6h 20m
€113–366
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
6h 49m
€106–368
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
6h 11m
€164–442
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
7h 8m
€117–400
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
9h 23m
€159–230

Exeter to Leiden by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.1 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 38m.

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