The average train between Brighton and Leiden takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brighton and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Leiden station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Brighton to Leiden train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Leiden train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Brighton to Leiden train tickets online with Thameslink and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brighton and Leiden is 353.1 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 33m.