The average train between Sheffield and Leiden takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. 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 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Leiden station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Leiden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Sheffield to Leiden train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Sheffield and Leiden is 423.2 km. The road distance is 811 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 18m.