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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Leiden takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 39m
Duration
834 km
Distance
€310
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
7h 19m
€251–421

Chester to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 43m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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: 833.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Leiden Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 19m.

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