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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Birmingham, Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Leiden?

The distance between Liverpool and Leiden is 859 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Liverpool to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leiden bus from?

Liverpool to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leiden train from?

Liverpool to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Leiden?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 16h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Liverpool to Leiden bus arrive?

Liverpool to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 3:15 AM in Liverpool and 4:15 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Liverpool to Leiden train arrive?

Liverpool to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Leiden.

Liverpool to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 42m
€120–551
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Haguebus
16h 11m
€47–89
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
9h 5m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
4h 59m
€55–210
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus FlixBus N824
18h 26m
€74–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
10h 18m
€164–241
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
4h 12m
€67–257
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 47m
€57–236
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 58m
€144–524
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
6h 46m
€89–293
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
7h 38m
€66–335
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
7h 17m
€100–313

Liverpool to Leiden by train and foot

47Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.9 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 16h 11m.

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