The average train between Folkestone and Leiden takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 4:56 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Folkestone and Leiden is 258.9 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras Intl and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 5m.
