The average train between Leuven and Edinburgh takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Edinburgh. 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 Leuven and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Edinburgh? 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 Leuven to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Leuven to Edinburgh train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leuven and Edinburgh is 768.5 km. The road distance is 1,031 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 59m.