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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dover, Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Leiden?

The distance between Folkestone and Leiden is 661 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Folkestone to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leiden bus from?

Folkestone to Leiden bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leiden train from?

Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Leiden?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Folkestone to Leiden bus arrive?

Folkestone to Leiden bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 4:10 AM in Folkestone and 5:10 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Folkestone to Leiden train arrive?

Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1688+ hotels available in Leiden.

Folkestone to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 8m
€100–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Haguebus 826 / ...
9h 11m
€23–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
7h 46m
€39–144
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 18m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 10m
€116–352
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
5h 38m
€86–129
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 44m
€119–352
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 39m
€106–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 16m
€86–242
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 28m
€95–267
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
5h 29m
€63–282

Folkestone to Leiden by train

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Distance: 660.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 9h 11m.

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