Cambridge to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Leiden takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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.

6h 24m
Duration: 636 km
Distance: €156
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Cambridge to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cambridge and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:51 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:31 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 2:36 AM
Arrives next day
8h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 11:14 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:12 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 11:14 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes

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