What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Sheffield and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Louvain via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Leuven?

The distance between Barnsley and Leuven is 692 km.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €120 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Barnsley to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leuven bus from?

Barnsley to Leuven bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Sheffield station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Leuven train from?

Barnsley to Leuven train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Leuven?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Barnsley to Leuven bus arrive?

Barnsley to Leuven bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Barnsley and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Barnsley. It is currently 11:54 PM in Barnsley and 12:54 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Barnsley to Leuven train arrive?

Barnsley to Leuven train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Leuven.

Barnsley to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Barnsley to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
6h 36m
€124–529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
13h 51m
€33–39
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnsley to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
7h 1m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LBA - BRU
7h 22m
€80–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
14h 39m
€60–153
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnsley to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
8h 8m
€141–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 57m
€90–266
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 19m
€110–382
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h 41m
€60–216
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 44m
€90–381

Barnsley to Leuven by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 692.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Louvain via Sheffield, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstation 4 times a week. Tickets cost €26–31 and the journey takes 10h 42m.

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