What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Leuven is 434 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 4:32 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 5:32 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven by subway, 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.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationPiccadilly
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4h 32m
€92–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing CrossN9
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking StationN15
3. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1R90 / ...
10h 42m
€25–110
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
4h 31m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3h 32m
€77–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
10h 47m
€52–115
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
5h 39m
€99–142
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 15m
€189–409
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
5h 50m
€110–421

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven by subway and train

57Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 434.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven Station perron 1 via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, Barking Station, Barking, Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, and KLM fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours.

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