The average train between Colchester and Leiden takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Colchester to Leiden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Colchester and Leiden is 247.3 km.
You can take a train from Colchester 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 6h 7m.