The average train between Leiden and Canterbury takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Canterbury. 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 Leiden and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Leiden to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Leiden and Canterbury is 254.6 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Canterbury West via Rotterdam Centraal and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 37m.
