The average train between Sheffield and Leiden takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 5 times a day between Sheffield and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London St Pancras Intl station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Sheffield and Leiden is 423.2 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 11m.