Reading to Leiden Trains

Reading to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Leiden takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 40m
Duration: 608 km
Distance: €270
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

6h 22m

€214–388

Reading to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
10:15 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 28m • 4 changes
12:10 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 34m • 4 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Reading to Leiden Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 22m.

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