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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Leiden takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 20m
Duration
659 km
Distance
€301
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Canterbury to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Canterbury and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 22m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 50m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 26m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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: 659.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 57m.

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