Southend-on-Sea to Leiden Trains

Southend-on-Sea to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Leiden takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 607 km
Distance: €135
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar

6h 29m

€77–173

Southend-on-Sea to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Southend-on-Sea and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:18 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
1:18 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:52 PM → 8:15 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
3:52 PM → 2:36 AM
Arrives next day
9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:40 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, England and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Leiden Centraal via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 29m.

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