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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €110 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Sheffield and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Leuven?

The distance between Chesterfield and Leuven is 647 km.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Chesterfield to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Leuven?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chesterfield and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Chesterfield. It is currently 4:08 AM in Chesterfield and 5:08 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Chesterfield to Leuven train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1362+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 30m
€118–523
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
13h 54m
€33–39
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
6h 39m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 32m
€93–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
14h 27m
€59–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
7h 46m
€135–195
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
6h 33m
€110–435
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 16m
€63–244
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 19m
€93–389
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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 21m
€121–411

Chesterfield to Leuven by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 30m. 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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