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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Leuven is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Leuven?

The distance between Liverpool and Leuven is 713 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Liverpool to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leuven bus from?

Liverpool to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Leuven train from?

Liverpool to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Leuven?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Liverpool to Leuven bus arrive?

Liverpool to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 6:53 AM in Liverpool and 7:53 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Liverpool to Leuven train arrive?

Liverpool to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
6h 27m
€125–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
13h 46m
€33–45
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
7h 45m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h
€76–233
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals550 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
14h 42m
€56–81
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
8h 52m
€146–212
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LPL - BRU
5h 47m
€78–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
6h 23m
€46–173
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 14m
€93–378
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 2m
€86–338

Liverpool to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Leuven.

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Distance: 713.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leuven Station perron 1 via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 13h 46m.

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