The average train between Southampton and Leiden takes 7h 29m 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.
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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 15m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Leiden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Southampton to Leiden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Leiden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Southampton to Leiden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Southampton and Leiden is 431 km. The road distance is 682 km.
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 6m.