The average train between Leiden and London takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to London. 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 5 times a day between Leiden and London. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into London at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to London? 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 Leiden to London. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at London station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Leiden to London train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to London train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Leiden to London train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Leiden and London is 325.5 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to London St Pancras Intl via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 46m.