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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Chester to Leuven?

The distance between Chester and Leuven is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Chester to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leuven bus from?

Chester to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leuven train from?

Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Leuven?

The best way to get from Chester to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €300 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Leuven bus arrive?

Chester to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:43 AM in Chester and 5:43 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Chester to Leuven train arrive?

Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1275+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 8m
€180–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
13h 5m
€38–47
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 33m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 9m
€80–226
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
16h 18m
€51–92
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
8h 46m
€117–186
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LPL - BRU
6h 45m
€76–298
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
6h 28m
€61–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 19m
€92–281
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 50m
€93–283

Chester to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Leuven.

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Distance: 690.1 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 13h 5m.

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