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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria, Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leiden?

The distance between Manchester and Leiden is 530 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Manchester to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leiden bus from?

Manchester to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leiden train from?

Manchester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €550 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Leiden bus arrive?

Manchester to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:58 PM in Manchester and 12:58 AM in Leiden.

Where does the Manchester to Leiden train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Leiden.

Manchester to Leiden - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3h 58m
€59–211
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus
16h 41m
€45–114
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 13m
€120–542
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
9h 11m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
5h 49m
€88–265
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
4h 40m
€74–231
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 30m
€76–334
Fly Manchester Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
6h 18m
€99–329
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 46m
€149–516
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
6h 39m
€377–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
17h 6m
€49–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
10h 19m
€165–238

Manchester to Leiden by train and foot

47Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.4 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

easyJet, KLM, and British Airways fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 13m.

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