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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Canterbury to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Leiden is 254.6 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 4m.