Leiden to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Reading takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Reading. 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 14m
Duration: 378 mi
Distance: £223
Average price: Every 4 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 Paddington to Readingtrain

6h 11m

£181–338

Leiden to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:16 PM → 11:11 PM
5h 55m • 4 changes
8:16 PM → 9:46 AM
Arrives next day
14h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:23 AM → 10:46 AM
7h 23m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:45 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 1m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:16 AM → 10:46 AM
10h 30m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
1:04 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:46 AM
6h • 4 changes
9:15 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
1:02 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Reading? 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 Reading, England?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Reading via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 11m.

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