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Trip Overview

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.

5h 19m
Duration
633 km
Distance
€141
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Colchester to Leiden train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 34m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 632.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

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.

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