The average train between Chelmsford and Leiden takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Chelmsford to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Leiden is 279.7 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leiden Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 56m.