The average train between Leeds and Leuven takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leeds and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Leuven station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Leeds to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Leeds to Leuven train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leeds and Leuven is 533.9 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 7m.