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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leiden is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Leiden?

The distance between Chester and Leiden is 834 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 16m and costs €260 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Chester to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leiden bus from?

Chester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leiden train from?

Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Leiden?

The best way to get from Chester to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 16m and costs €260 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Chester to Leiden bus arrive?

Chester to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:39 PM in Chester and 5:39 PM in Leiden.

Where does the Chester to Leiden train arrive?

Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€266–450
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
4h 36m
€74–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
11h 20m
€112–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leidencar
8h 50m
€282–347
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
4h 59m
€78–228
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
7h 24m
€276–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Haguebus N824
16h 41m
€78–119
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leidencar
9h 57m
€170–301
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
5h 33m
€88–279
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
6h 52m
€114–342
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
5h 51m
€203–411
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 24m
€105–285

Chester to Leiden by train and foot

85Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.9 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leiden, Hogewoerd via London Victoria, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 16h 41m.

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