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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Reading is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Reading is to train and subway and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £120 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Reading RailAir via The Hague, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Leiden to Reading?

The distance between Leiden and Reading is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £80 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Leiden to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Reading?

The best way to get from Leiden to Reading is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £80 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Leiden to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Leiden and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Leiden. It is currently 1:31 AM in Leiden and 12:31 AM in Reading.

Where does the Leiden to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leiden to Reading by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, subway, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
5h 52m
£84–431
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane AMS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 47m
£59–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to London Victoriabus N824
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 34m
£66–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leiden to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
6h 10m
Train, subway to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Take the subway from Den Haag, Laan van NOI to Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airportsubway
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from Custom House to London Paddingtontrain
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 6m
£120–329
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leiden to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
7h 14m
£108–155
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£117–319
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 39m
£97–264
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 21m
£71–202
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 12m
£84–219
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 57m
£73–312

Leiden to Reading by train and subway

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Reading RailAir via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, London Victoria, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 14h 34m.

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