Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£118
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£127
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
6 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 59 m
Trains on 18 Sept
51
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeuwarden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeuwarden to London will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
To travel from Leeuwarden to London you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 638 · IC 1540+
9167
IC 658 · IC 758 · IC 2658+
9167
IC 642+
9147+
ICE 148
IC 654 · IC 754 · IC 2654+
9167
IC 856 · IC 2656+
9167
IC 844 · IC 2644+
9147
IC 852 · IC 2652+
9157
IC 658 · IC 758 · IC 2658+
9167
IC 642+
9147+
ICE 148
IC 626+
ICE 242+
9133Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a flight costs an average of £94.
Distance: 445 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£86 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest | £118 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to London:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to London costing on average £86.
A coach is £28 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeuwarden to London costing on average £94.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Coach takes on average 16h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 45m faster (6h 7m by train vs 7h 52m by car) and roughly £31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£86 vs £118). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leeuwarden to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:46 Leeuwarden | 7h19 | 18:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
IC 820 · IC 2620+ 9147 | 6:16 Leeuwarden station | 12h41 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 820 · IC 2620+ 9153 · 9464 | 6:16 Leeuwarden station | 13h41 | 18:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 changes | |
IC 820 · IC 2620+ 9133 | 6:16 Leeuwarden station | 8h41 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 622 · IC 1524+ 9157 | 6:46 Leeuwarden station | 14h11 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 622 · IC 1524+ 9133 | 6:46 Leeuwarden station | 8h11 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 622 · IC 1524+ 9147 | 6:46 Leeuwarden station | 12h11 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 824 · IC 2624+ 9147 | 7:16 Leeuwarden station | 11h41 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 824 · IC 2624+ 9157 | 7:16 Leeuwarden station | 13h41 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 824 · IC 2624+ 9133 | 7:16 Leeuwarden station | 7h41 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 626+ 9147+ ICE 242 | 7:46 Leeuwarden station | 11h11 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 626+ 9133+ ICE 242 | 7:46 Leeuwarden station | 7h11 | 13:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 626+ ICE 242+ 9157 | 7:46 Leeuwarden station | 13h11 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 630 · IC 1532+ 9157 | 8:46 Leeuwarden station | 12h11 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 630 · IC 1532+ 9147 | 8:46 Leeuwarden station | 10h11 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 630 · IC 1532+ 9167 | 8:46 Leeuwarden station | 14h11 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 832 · IC 2632+ 9157 | 9:16 Leeuwarden station | 11h41 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 832 · IC 2632+ 9147 | 9:16 Leeuwarden station | 9h41 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 832 · IC 2632+ 9167 | 9:16 Leeuwarden station | 13h41 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 634+ ICE 240+ 9147 | 9:46 Leeuwarden station | 9h11 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 634+ 9157+ ICE 240 | 9:46 Leeuwarden station | 11h11 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 634+ ICE 240+ 9167 | 9:46 Leeuwarden station | 13h11 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 836 · IC 2636+ 9157 | 10:16 Leeuwarden station | 10h41 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 836 · IC 2636+ 9147 | 10:16 Leeuwarden station | 8h41 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 836 · IC 2636+ 9167 | 10:16 Leeuwarden station | 12h41 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 638 · IC 1540+ 9147 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 8h11 | 17:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 638 · IC 1540+ 9157 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 10h11 | 19:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
IC 638 · IC 1540+ 9167 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 12h11 | 21:57 London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Leeuwarden to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 445 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 445 km |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 19:34 |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Leeuwarden to London trains use the Leeuwarden to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeuwarden and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Oranje, Restaurant Wannee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leeuwarden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leeuwarden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeuwarden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeuwarden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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