The average train between Leiden and Manchester takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Manchester station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Leiden to Manchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Manchester train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Leiden to Manchester train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leiden and Manchester is 475.4 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Manchester Piccadilly via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 15m.