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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Portsmouth takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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.

7h 59m
Duration
416 mi
Distance
£216
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
6h 55m
£183–319

Leiden to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 29m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 49m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 56m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 45m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 15m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 45m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 43m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 54m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 13m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 4 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 415.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 55m.

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