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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leiden is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 46m.

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 55m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

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 Intl and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

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 26m and costs €240 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 55m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €420 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:16 PM in Manchester and 11:16 PM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Manchester to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Leiden by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3h 55m
€67–195
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
7h 26m
€242–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 46m
€70–122
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 16m
€266–328
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 44m
€82–286
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 25m
€101–257
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 54m
€92–280
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 43m
€198–467
Train via London
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 56m
€137–259
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
18h 1m
€88–184
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 23m
€153–260

Manchester to Leiden by train and foot

10Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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 Intl, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 26m.

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