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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Leiden is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €190 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Reading to Leiden?

The distance between Reading and Leiden is 610 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Reading to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Leiden bus from?

Reading to Leiden bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Leiden train from?

Reading to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Leiden?

The best way to get from Reading to Leiden is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Reading to Leiden bus arrive?

Reading to Leiden bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:05 PM in Reading and 2:05 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Reading to Leiden train arrive?

Reading to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, subway, 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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
5h 58m
€98–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
14h 11m
€78–121
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
6h 10m
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOIsubway
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 21m
€121–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 46m
€129–380
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
7h 24m
€124–179
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4h 16m
€198–493
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 50m
€213–482
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 40m
€193–444
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 10m
€179–352
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 14m
€167–353
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€117–392

Reading to Leiden by train and subway

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5h 58mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.7 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 11m.

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