Cambridge to Leiden Trains

Cambridge to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Leiden takes 7h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 636 km
Distance: €262
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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5h 55m

€211–362

Cambridge to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 10:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
4:42 PM → 11:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:44 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
10:42 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 7:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:40 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
11:42 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 8:45 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

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Train via Brussels

Cambridge to Leiden train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM

1:42 PM → 8:45 PM

3:42 PM → 10:45 PM

4:42 PM → 11:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM

9:42 AM → 5:44 PM

11:42 AM → 6:45 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM

8:42 AM → 3:15 PM

10:42 AM → 5:45 PM

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:40 AM → 3:15 PM

9:42 AM → 5:45 PM

11:42 AM → 6:45 PM

1:42 PM → 8:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM

9:42 AM → 5:45 PM

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM

9:42 AM → 5:45 PM

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:45 PM

7:42 AM → 2:15 PM

9:42 AM → 5:45 PM

11:42 AM → 7:45 PM

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