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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Southampton takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. 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.

7h 45m
Duration
421 mi
Distance
£221
Average price
Every 3 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
6h 49m
£185–319

Leiden to Southampton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 45m. 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 Railway16h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 36m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 37m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 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 34m • 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 Railway7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 34m • 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 Railway7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 4m • 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 Railway7h 44m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 47m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 421.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Southampton Central via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 49m.

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