The average train between Leiden and Southampton takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Southampton. 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 4 times a day between Leiden and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Southampton station via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Leiden to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Southampton train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Leiden to Southampton train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leiden and Southampton is 431 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Southampton Central via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 12m.