Leiden to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Reading takes 6h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 28m
Duration: 378 mi
Distance: £223
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain

5h 26m

£171–324

Leiden to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:04 PM → 10:51 PM
5h 47m • 4 changes
7:04 PM → 9:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 4 changes
8:15 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
1:15 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 30m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
12:15 PM → 4:43 PM
5h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:47 AM
6h 24m • 4 changes
8:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
9:46 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 1m • 4 changes
12:02 PM → 4:47 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 26m.

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