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Folkestone, Great Britain → Leiden, Netherlands

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Leiden

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to The
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$443.02

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$278.47

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$493.65
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$265.81

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$18.99

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

RET

Phone:
+31 900 5006010
Website:
ret.nl/
Train from Meijersplein / Airport to Laan
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.30–$5.44

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to bus which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 15m and costs $141.30 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dover and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Leiden Centraal via London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Leiden?

The distance between Folkestone and Leiden is 659 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Folkestone to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leiden bus from?

Folkestone to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leiden train from?

Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Folkestone to Leiden?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 9h 4m. There are no good options to fly between Folkestone to Leiden.

Where does the Folkestone to Leiden bus arrive?

Folkestone to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 04:14 in Folkestone and 05:14 in Leiden.

Where does the Folkestone to Leiden train arrive?

Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.
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