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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Leiden is to train and bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 13h 18m.

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 17m and costs €90 - €350.

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 16m.

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 6h 6m.

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 6h 6m and costs €90 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 6h 6m and costs €90 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 14h 16m.

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 6:10 AM in Reading and 7:10 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1628+ 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), train, bus, car, car 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 PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 6m
€93–388
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to The Hague
13h 18m
€52–114
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leiden
6h 8m
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom House
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
4. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Meijersplein / Airport to Den Haag, Laan van NOI
5. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraal
4h 30m
€126–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The HagueN824
14h 16m
€76–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leiden
7h 17m
€123–173
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
4h 31m
€108–304
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
5h 5m
€81–213
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
4h 17m
€92–348
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
4h 58m
€119–349
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
5h 15m
€88–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 2m
€121–367

Reading to Leiden by train and subway

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.5 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 16m.

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