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 - €100 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €200 - €550.

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 16h 46m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Leiden?

The distance between Exeter and Leiden is 830 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 36m and costs €180 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 National Express, 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 or bus from Exeter to Leiden?

The best way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €180 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Exeter to Leiden bus arrive?

Exeter to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:25 PM in Exeter and 3:25 PM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Exeter to Leiden - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 36m
€189–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 46m
€60–100
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 19m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 58m
€207–503
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
9h 51m
€183–536
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
9h 33m
€158–223
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 7m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 15m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
8h 52m
€135–453
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
8h 24m
€130–452
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
8h 11m
€189–471
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 32m
€205–530
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
9h 15m
€145–496

Exeter to Leiden by train and subway

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7h 36mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 830 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 16h 46m.

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