The average train between London and Leiden takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 4 times a day between London and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Leiden station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your London to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between London and Leiden is 325.5 km. The road distance is 547 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m.