The average train between Cambridge and Leeuwarden takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Leeuwarden. 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 4 times a day between Cambridge and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Leeuwarden? 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 Cambridge to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Cambridge to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Cambridge to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cambridge and Leeuwarden is 399.2 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Leeuwarden via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 46m.