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London to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The train between London and Leiden takes 2h 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.

2h 59m
Duration
547 km
Distance
€112
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

London to Leiden train times

Trains run twice daily between London and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:16 AM which arrives into Leiden at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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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: 2h 59m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week.

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