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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Leiden
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Leiden will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Leiden 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 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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 London to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 325 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Ferry |
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£144 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £80 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Leiden train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Leiden trains for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:16 London | 3h16 | 09:32 Leiden | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:01 London | 4h14 | 12:15 Leiden | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:16 London | 3h59 | 12:15 Leiden | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:01 London | 5h04 | 14:05 Leiden | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:01 London | 5h02 | 18:03 Leiden | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Leiden
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Trains from London to Leiden run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 325 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 325 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel from London to Leiden trainsEurostar, NS International | IC Brussel trains will get you between London and Leiden from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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NS International | IC Brussel
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.
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Eurostar Trains from London to Leiden
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FAQs: London to Leiden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Leiden 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 Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Leiden
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 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
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