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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Leiden takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 9m
Duration
659 km
Distance
€300
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Folkestone to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Folkestone and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 50m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 50m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 45m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 50m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 16m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Leiden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 658.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 58m.

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