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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Leiden takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration
659 km
Distance
€286
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Canterbury to Leiden train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Canterbury and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Leiden at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 54m • 2 changes

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: 5h 53m

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 and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 4m.

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