How to travel from London to Leiden

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Leiden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $87.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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Ferry

$193

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$63

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$84

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$107

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4h 34m

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4h 18m

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10h 23m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Stena Line

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from London to Leiden

How to get from London to Leiden by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:00AM14h40
London
09:40PMLeiden
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:00AM14h40
London
09:40PMLeiden
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:00PM10h10
London
08:10AMLeiden
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:00AM14h25
London
10:25PMLeiden
$561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Leiden

Travel to Leiden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Leiden.

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There are 4 options to travel between London and Leiden including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Leiden is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Leiden:

A flight is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Leiden costing on average $42 (€34).

A flight is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Leiden costing on average $80 (€65).

A flight is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leiden costing on average $87 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from London to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from London to Leiden is approximately 201 miles (325 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Leiden is:
  • Around 80 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leiden as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Leiden:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leiden by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Leiden by train.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Leiden by ferry.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), BA Euroflyer to go to Leiden by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Leiden:
  • 39 direct flights per day with Cityflyer (British Airways 2), BA Euroflyer.
Omio customers who travel from London to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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