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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to London

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£59

Average price

£105

Fastest journey

4 h 32 m

Average duration

5 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

325 km

Cheap tickets

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 £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Leiden for London every day 5 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 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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.

09:556h02

Leiden

15:57London

£591One-way

0 changes

13:154h32

Leiden

17:47London

£851One-way

0 changes

12:455h12

Leiden

17:57London

£1091One-way

0 changes

10:155h42

Leiden

15:57London

£1251One-way

0 changes

07:016h56

Leiden

13:57London

£1471One-way

0 changes

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 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Train	Flight	Coach	Ferry
£160 Average Price	£99 Average Price	£54 Average Price Cheapest	£60 Average Price
5h 51m average duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 11m average duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	13h 32m average duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 39m average duration 7h 39m 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
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Overview: Train from Leiden to London

Netherlands

United Kingdom

Trains from Leiden to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £5 by ferry.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Ferry from £5

Distance

325 km

Average train duration

5h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

£59

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 29m

First train

04:43

Last train

20:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Ferry from £5

Train providers: Eurostar trains Leiden to London

For as little as £84 you can travel by train to London from Leiden with Eurostar. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel to London from Leiden in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from Leiden to London, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

Leiden to London train information with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 4 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £84

Eurostar trains from Leiden to London

The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 186mph under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to London train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from Leiden to London more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the Leiden to London train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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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.

When planning trips to Eurostar destinations, consider checking back for offers on Eurostar tickets. Speak to the Customer Care team at the Omio help centre for cancellations or changes to your ticket from Leiden to London.

FAQs: Leiden to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leiden to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leiden to London.

Cheap train tickets from Leiden to London can start from as little as £57 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leiden to London is £150; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leiden to London train time is 4 h 32 min covering the 202 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leiden to London leaves at 06: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leiden to London leaves at 21: 45.

There are 2 trains a day from Leiden to London which require at least one change with Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Leiden to London.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Leiden to London takes 4 h 32 min on average.

When taking a train from Leiden to London, you can count on Eurostar for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Leiden to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 45.

A trip to London from Leiden is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leiden to London is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel to London from Leiden including taking a coach, train, flight or ferry.