Leicester to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Leiden takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

6h 55m
Duration: 705 km
Distance: €180
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

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6h 14m

€112–223

Leicester to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leicester and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 11:15 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:56 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 2:36 AM
Arrives next day
8h 53m • 2 changes
9:41 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 11:14 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 11:14 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:43 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 11:14 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Leiden Centraal via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 14m.

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