The average train between London and Leiden takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Leiden. 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 London and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Leiden at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Leiden. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Rotterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between London and Leiden is 325.5 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route 6 times a week.