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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Leuven to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leuven and Edinburgh is 497 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Leuven to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Edinburgh bus from?

Leuven to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Edinburgh train from?

Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £200 - £340 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £210 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Leuven to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leuven to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 4:46 AM in Leuven and 3:46 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Leuven to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Edinburgh?

Book your Leuven to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2622+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, 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.

Fly Brussels Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
4h 26m
£64–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
16h 52m
£51–202
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 2m
£206–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
16h 44m
£163–233
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
10h 45m
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
5h 40m
£53–160
Fly Brussels Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 11m
£77–221
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 26m
£79–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
11h 51m
£136–221

Leuven to Edinburgh by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 2m.

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