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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Leiden takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

7h 12m
Duration
636 km
Distance
€294
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Cambridge to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cambridge and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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    Great NorthernEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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: 636.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 51m.

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