The average train between Folkestone and Leiden takes 5h 51m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Folkestone and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Leiden station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Folkestone to Leiden train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Folkestone and Leiden is 258.9 km. The road distance is 659 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 6m.
