The average train between Cambridge and Leiden takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. 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.
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 11:53 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 33m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Leiden station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Cambridge to Leiden train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Leiden train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cambridge to Leiden train tickets online with Great Northern and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cambridge and Leiden is 298.4 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Leiden Centraal via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 59m.