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 €30 - €50 and takes 12h 58m.

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 16m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

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 5h 47m.

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 5h 47m and costs €140 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 5h 47m and costs €140 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 12h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Chester to Leuven bus arrive?

Chester to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:25 PM in Chester and 12:25 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.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1362+ 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 EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 47m
€142–710
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
12h 58m
€34–47
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
7h 29m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 16m
€87–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
14h 33m
€65–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
8h 36m
€147–212
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LPL - BRU
6h 16m
€87–265
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
6h 39m
€62–185
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
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 17m
€87–359
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 46m
€97–350

Chester to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.1 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leuven Wijnpers via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 12h 58m.

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