London to Leiden train
Cheap train tickets from London to Leiden
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule London to Leiden
This is the last train of the day.
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets by train, coach or flight
20 May
21 May
22 May
23 May
24 May
25 May
26 May
Fastest train times from London to Leiden
Fastest Journey
3 h 59 m
Average
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
325 km
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Leiden every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
Overview: Train from London to Leiden
 | Distance | 202 miles (325 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 59 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £144 (€163) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Eurostar |
Trains from London to Leiden cover the 202 miles (325 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 59 min with our travel partners like Eurostar. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £144, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £58. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
Train companies: Eurostar trains London to Leiden
You can travel by train to Leiden from London with Eurostar for as low as £58. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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 from London to Leiden in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar train from London to Leiden, 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).
London to Leiden train information with Eurostar:
- Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
- Average Price: £58
- Eurostar frequency: 1 a day
Trains from London to Leiden
A trip from London to Leiden can take as little as four hours by train. The route requires just one change at Rotterdam, making it a quick, low-hassle way to get to this culture-rich Amsterdam city. Depending on their schedules, passengers can choose between a morning departure and an early evening departure on weekdays.
Which train companies travel from London to Leiden?
The first train on the London to Leiden route is a high-speed service operated by leading international provider Eurostar. Once passengers change to their second train, the final stretch of the journey is provided by the regional train company Intercity. Eurostar is a high-speed railway service that travels under the channel reaching speeds of up to 186mph. It has three class levels of tickets and all passengers can bring on two pieces of hand luggage.
How long is the train from London to Leiden?
All trains from London to Leiden require one change at Rotterdam. The first train from London to Rotterdam takes just over three hours while the second train from Rotterdam to Leiden takes around 30 minutes. The transfer time between these two trains is no more than 10 to 15 minutes, making the overall journey duration around four hours in total.
How many trains are there from London to Leiden?
On weekdays, there are two trains available: one leaving in the morning, with one leaving at the start of peak travel in the evening. On weekends, there is only one train per day from London to Leiden. The Saturday train is the morning service departing at around 8:15 a.m., and the Sunday train is the afternoon service departing at around 5:15 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Leiden?
Departure train station: Passengers to Leiden depart from London St. Pancras International Station. This station is easy to reach via one of six tube lines or dozens of bus routes. While waiting for the train, passengers can utilise the stations many facilities—restaurants, including a champagne bar, high-street shops, Wi-Fi and phones, excess baggage storage, and more.
Arrival train station: The arrival station is Leiden Centraal, located less than a 10 minute walk from the canal bordering Leiden’s city centre. There is a large bus station outside the station which serves an extensive bus network around the city. Inside the station, there are places to eat, shop, and store luggage.
+ 
Eurostar Trains from London to Leiden
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 London to Leiden.
Travel Tips: Trains from London to Leiden
Travel between London, United Kingdom and Leiden, Netherlands by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Netherlands from United Kingdom?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from London?
Conditions of entry:
- Entry is allowed for fully vaccinated travellers or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months
What are the safety rules to follow in Leiden, Netherlands?
When travelling in Netherlands, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 16/05/2022. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from London to Leiden before travelling.
Return travel from Netherlands to United Kingdom is: Fully open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to London from Leiden?
Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Leiden?
Requirements for reentering:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in London, United Kingdom?
The government of United Kingdom has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 18/05/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to London from Leiden.
When taking the train to Leiden from London, you can choose to depart from train stations like London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. Your route can end in train stations such as Leiden Centraal, Leiden Lammenschans and Leiden, Transferium.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from London Victoria and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
Passengers board their train most frequently from London Victoria and travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Leiden Centraal and need to travel approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the train station to the city centre in Leiden.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTrain lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139
More options for your journey from London to Leiden
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, coaches and flights
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
