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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 14h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Ghent Dampoort and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Leiden?

The distance between Sheffield and Leiden is 812 km.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Sheffield to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leiden bus from?

Sheffield to Leiden bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Sheffield station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Leiden train from?

Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Leiden?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Sheffield to Leiden bus arrive?

Sheffield to Leiden bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Sheffield and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 5:08 PM in Sheffield and 6:08 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Sheffield to Leiden train arrive?

Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1676+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Sheffield to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 21m
€111–510
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Haguebus 826 / ...
14h 31m
€42–69
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 16m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
5h 2m
€58–228
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 560 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 36m
€51–125
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
9h 29m
€150–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 4m
€64–252
Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain
2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HUY - AMS
5h 46m
€46–290
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
5h 42m
€76–270
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
6h 7m
€80–258
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 48m
€140–489
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlingtontrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
6h 22m
€136–433

Sheffield to Leiden by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 812.3 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 14h 31m.

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