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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leiden is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leiden is to fly and subway and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from London to Leiden?

The distance between London and Leiden is 548 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €85 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from London to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Leiden bus from?

London to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Leiden train from?

London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train or bus from London to Leiden?

The best way to get from London to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the London to Leiden bus arrive?

London to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

What is the time difference between London and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:55 AM in London and 3:55 AM in Leiden.

Where does the London to Leiden train arrive?

London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

London to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from London to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, subway, train, 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 London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
4h 9m
€86–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
11h 6m
€30–60
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
5h 43m
Fly, subway, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 26m
€101–299
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
4h 50m
€97–326
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
6h 57m
€112–156

London to Leiden by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–270 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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