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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Leiden is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 15m.

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 10m and costs €120 - €370.

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, Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €460 and takes 7h 34m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 15m.

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 5:26 AM in Exeter and 6:26 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 1628+ 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 (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 10m
€129–369
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Hague
16h 15m
€54–104
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 34m
€149–458
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
€80–233
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
5h 55m
€182–429
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 50m
€103–366
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 24m
€102–327
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 12m
€167–414
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
7h 5m
€114–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUkn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
17h 10m
€54–182
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 24m
€158–224

Exeter to Leiden by train and subway

49Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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 34m.

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