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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 18h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via The Hague, Gent-Dampoort and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Aberystwyth via Rotterdam Centraal, London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Leiden to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Leiden and Aberystwyth is 580 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £240 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Aberystwyth bus from?

Leiden to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Aberystwyth train from?

Leiden to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs £240 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Leiden to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Leiden to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Aberystwyth?

Aberystwyth is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 4:03 PM in Leiden and 3:03 PM in Aberystwyth.

Where does the Leiden to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Leiden to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St. Pancras Int. station.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 777+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Leiden to Aberystwyth - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Leiden to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
10h 40m
£248–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Ghent Dampoort826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birmingham
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
18h 7m
£47–83
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Aberystwyth
9h 48m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
7h 51m
£69–217
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
11h 13m
£148–528
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
19h 45m
£65–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Aberystwyth
10h 52m
£149–221
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)RTM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 3m
£124–409
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)AMS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
9h 1m
£91–286
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
8h 51m
£81–212
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
9h 44m
£84–322
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 3m
£124–375
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)AMS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
10h 29m
£114–323

Leiden to Aberystwyth by train and foot

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10h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.6 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Aberystwyth via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Birmingham, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 18h 7m.

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