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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Leiden takes 4h 7m 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.

4h 7m
Duration
547 km
Distance
€117
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

London to Leiden train times

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 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 25m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Leiden? 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.

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  • Distance: 546.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week.

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