Cambridge to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Leiden takes 7h 30m 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 30m
Duration: 636 km
Distance: €219
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

5h 59m

€169–326

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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

4:42 PM → 5:45 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 3 changes
6:05 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
15h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 17, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 18, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 6:45 PM
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.

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 59m.

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