The average train between Waterloo and Leiden takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo 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 every 3 hours between Waterloo and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Leiden station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Waterloo to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Waterloo to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Waterloo to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Waterloo and Leiden is 160.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Waterloo to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 35m.