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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 49m.

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 23m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

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.

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 and costs £150 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 23m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £460 and takes 8h, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 16h 49m.

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 9:11 AM in Leuven and 8:11 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 bus ticket from Leuven to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Leuven to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRU - EDI
4h 23m
£78–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London VictoriaRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
16h 49m
£40–115
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h
£150–457
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburgh
10h 40m
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CRL - EDI
5h 31m
£52–144
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)AMS - EDI
6h 5m
£85–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to SheffieldMichalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
17h 26m
£61–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburgh
11h 41m
£160–244

Leuven to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 494.2 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 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.

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