Leiden to Cambridge Trains

Leiden to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cambridge takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 4m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £219
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain

5h 54m

£180–312

Leiden to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:04 PM → 8:13 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 9:17 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
6:04 PM → 11:13 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:15 PM → 10:13 AM
Arrives next day
15h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:46 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:13 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 5:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
1:16 PM → 6:13 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 7:14 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:02 PM → 5:14 PM
6h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:04 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:13 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 5:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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