The average train between Derby and Leiden takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Leiden station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Derby to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Derby to Leiden train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Derby and Leiden is 412.4 km. The road distance is 752 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 46m.