The average train between Chester and Leiden takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Leiden at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Leiden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Leiden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Chester to Leiden train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Chester and Leiden is 510.7 km. The road distance is 834 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 23m.