York to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Leiden takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

8h 29m
Duration: 849 km
Distance: €325
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 56m

€257–427

York to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between York and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Leiden at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:31 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:45 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
5:31 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
15h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:40 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 5:44 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 6:45 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:04 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
9:55 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
2:56 PM → 10:44 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
10:55 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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: 848.8 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from York to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 56m.

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