The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to London
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to London will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leiden for London every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 325 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Leiden to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 325 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Ferry |
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£191 Average Price | £79 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leiden to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to London trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:04 Leiden | 4h53 | 10:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:34 Leiden | 6h23 | 14:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:55 Leiden | 6h02 | 14:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:55 Leiden | 5h02 | 14:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:55 Leiden | 6h32 | 18:27 London | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden to London
Trains from Leiden to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 325 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 325 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Eurostar, Intercity from Leiden to London trainsEurostar, Intercity trains will get you between Leiden and London from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Eurostar Trains from Leiden to London
The Eurostar is a high-speed train company connecting the UK to continental Europe and beyond.
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FAQs: Leiden to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leiden and London
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance.
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
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