Southampton to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Leiden takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

7h 37m
Duration: 682 km
Distance: €158
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar

7h 8m

€96–222

Southampton to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Southampton and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Leiden at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:59 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
11:00 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
13h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:26 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 2:36 AM
Arrives next day
9h 40m • 3 changes
9:55 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 11:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 11:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:15 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 11:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Leiden Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Embankment station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 8m.

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