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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €140 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Leeds to Leiden?

The distance between Leeds and Leiden is 846 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Leeds to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leiden bus from?

Leeds to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leiden train from?

Leeds to Leiden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Leiden?

The best way to get from Leeds to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 56m.

Where does the Leeds to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leeds and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 9:12 PM in Leeds and 10:12 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Leeds to Leiden train arrive?

Leeds to Leiden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Leeds to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Leeds to Leiden by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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 Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 6m
€119–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 56m
€48–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leidencar
13h 33m
€137–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 26m
€65–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 35m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 20m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
7h 2m
€67–228
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 53m
€143–419
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
7h 45m
€80–289
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
7h 44m
€84–312
Train, train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Allens Westtrain
3. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 52m
Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
8h 29m
€52–332

Leeds to Leiden by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 845.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 16h 56m.

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