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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Canterbury takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. 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.

7h 43m
Duration
410 mi
Distance
£249
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leiden to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern16h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 20m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern5h 19m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 20m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 30m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern8h 12m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 30m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 20m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern6h 30m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarSoutheastern7h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Canterbury? 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.

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  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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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