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

The cheapest way to get from York to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between York and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

Is there a direct train between York and Leiden?

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

How far is it from York to Leiden?

The distance between York and Leiden is 850 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from York to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Leiden bus from?

York to Leiden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Leiden train from?

York to Leiden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Leiden?

The best way to get from York to Leiden is to train which takes 7h and costs €140 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the York to Leiden bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between York and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 1:16 PM in York and 2:16 PM in Leiden.

Where does the York to Leiden train arrive?

York to Leiden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

York to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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 York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h
€140–438
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
18h 1m
€63–105
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Leidencar
13h 26m
€150–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 34m
€66–224
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 46m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 41m
€159–450
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
7h 32m
€71–240
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 39m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 11m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
8h 11m
€85–312
Train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain
2. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
7h 54m

York to Leiden by train

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Distance: 850.3 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from York to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 18h 1m.

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