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 16h 51m.

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 12m 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 16h 51m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Exeter to Leiden?

The distance between Exeter and Leiden is 627 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 21m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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, bus or fly from Exeter to Leiden?

The best way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €450 and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 16h 51m.

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 10:16 PM in Exeter and 11:16 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?

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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 (Eurostar), 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)plane EXT - AMS
4h 12m
€139–379
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 51m
€55–186
Train
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 21m
€145–441
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
15h 52m
€69–224
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 Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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
5h 4m
€83–253
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
€185–461
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
6h 50m
€107–396
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
6h 25m
€85–349
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
6h 12m
€167–424
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
7h 15m
€108–363
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 28m
€159–230

Exeter to Leiden by train and subway

47Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 6 times a week. 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 21m.

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