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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Leiden is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Leiden is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Earl Street, Chatham, Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Kent to Leiden?

The distance between Kent and Leiden is 634 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €95 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Kent to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Leiden bus from?

Kent to Leiden bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Leiden?

The best way to get from Kent to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 11h.

Where does the Kent to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kent and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 10:55 PM in Kent and 11:55 PM in Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, subway, 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 Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 20m
€96–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Haguebus 826 / ...
11h
€28–49
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
4h 48m
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 25m
€123–384
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
13h 40m
€49–142
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 2m
€93–139
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 59m
€126–384
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 48m
€85–257
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
5h 55m
€112–347
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
5h 32m
€87–277
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 44m
€70–314

Kent to Leiden by train and bus

47Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Leiden Centraal via London Victoria, Victoria Bus Station, St Pancras International Station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 11h.

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