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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 17h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Hague and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Leiden to Exeter?

The distance between Leiden and Exeter is 392 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £260 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Leiden to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Exeter train from?

Leiden to Exeter train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Exeter?

The best way to get from Leiden to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £390 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 17h 49m.

Where does the Leiden to Exeter bus arrive?

Leiden to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 6:37 AM in Leiden and 5:37 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Leiden to Exeter train arrive?

Leiden to Exeter train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Leiden to Exeter by plane, train, bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)AMS - EXT
4h 37m
£108–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London VictoriaN824
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
17h 49m
£50–150
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
8h 4m
£265–381
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
8h 17m
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 Exeter St Davids
5h 29m
£52–207
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 Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 16m
£153–369
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 39m
£143–389
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 Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 23m
£93–364
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 36m
£140–379
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 New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 13m
£87–289
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
7h 35m
£85–311
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 Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 25m
£175–491
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 Exeter
9h 21m
£139–201

Leiden to Exeter by train and bus

32Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Exeter St Davids via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., St Pancras International Station, Cleveland Terrace, and London Paddington in around 8h 4m.

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