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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Leiden takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

7h 10m
Duration
633 km
Distance
€261
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
6h 1m
€215–371

Colchester to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 57m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 31m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 10m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Leiden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 632.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 1m.

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