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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Leuven is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Croydon to Leuven?

The distance between Croydon and Leuven is 424 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Croydon to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Leuven train from?

Croydon to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Leuven?

The best way to get from Croydon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 8:00 AM in Croydon and 9:00 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Croydon to Leuven train arrive?

Croydon to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

Croydon to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Croydon 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainS2 / ...
4h 25m
€82–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
8h 50m
€26–44
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
4h 17m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
4h 42m
€103–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
10h 31m
€57–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
5h 26m
€86–125
Fly London City Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LCY - BRU
5h 53m
€142–399
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
5h
€126–408
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 15m
€132–444

Croydon to Leuven by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 423.9 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–15 and the journey takes 5h 2m.

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