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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Leuven is to train and bus which costs €35 - €140 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Leuven is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via London Victoria and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Leuven?

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

How far is it from Exeter to Leuven?

The distance between Exeter and Leuven is 685 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Exeter to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leuven bus from?

Exeter to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leuven train from?

Exeter to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Leuven?

The best way to get from Exeter to Leuven is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Exeter to Leuven bus arrive?

Exeter to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 9:57 AM in Exeter and 10:57 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Exeter to Leuven train arrive?

Exeter to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Leuven by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
6h
€151–455
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
12h 7m
€39–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
6h 59m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EXT - BRU
6h 53m
€123–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationN280
16h 46m
€48–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
8h 7m
€139–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
6h 8m
€150–391
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 15m
€153–493
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 8m
€100–376
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
8h 50m
€108–363

Exeter to Leuven by bus and foot

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16h 46mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.6 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily.

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