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Leiden to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Canterbury takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. 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.

8h 1m
Duration
410 mi
Distance
£199
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
6h 20m
£169–317

Leiden to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leiden to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Canterbury West via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 20m.

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