The average train between Manchester and Leuven takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Leuven station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Manchester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Manchester to Leuven train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Manchester and Leuven is 554.1 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 12m.