The average train between Bristol and Leiden takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Leiden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Bristol to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Leiden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bristol to Leiden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Leiden is 493.5 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 59m.