The average train between Leiden and Margate takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Margate. 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 every 4 hours between Leiden and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Margate? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Margate. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Margate station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Leiden to Margate train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Margate train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Leiden to Margate train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Leiden and Margate is 230.6 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Margate via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m.