Leiden to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Portsmouth takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Portsmouth. 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 8m
Duration: 416 mi
Distance: £226
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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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 London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

6h 57m

£182–334

Leiden to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:02 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 13m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:04 PM
8h • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:04 PM
8h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:23 AM → 11:58 AM
8h 35m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:04 PM
8h • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:16 AM → 11:58 AM
12h 42m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 6:04 PM
8h • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 43m • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 6:04 PM
6h 48m • 4 changes
1:16 PM → 7:07 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 35m • 4 changes
10:16 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
12:16 PM → 5:58 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
2:16 PM → 7:58 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Portsmouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Portsmouth & Southsea via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 57m.

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