Train Reading to Leiden from €198 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Leiden takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 59m
Duration: 610 km
Distance: €198
Average price: 4 times a day
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Reading to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, February 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, February 14, 2026

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
2:12 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, February 15, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
10:11 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
1:12 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:12 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, February 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, February 19, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Leiden.

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Distance: 610 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 5m.

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