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 €40 - €65 and takes 13h 42m.

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 8m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs €120 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 National Express, 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 24m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 13h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Liverpool to Leuven bus arrive?

Liverpool to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 5:40 AM in Liverpool and 6:40 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 1284+ 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 Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 24m
€121–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
13h 42m
€41–64
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 49m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 8m
€70–213
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
17h 30m
€48–97
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
9h 1m
€139–211
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LPL - BRU
5h 52m
€75–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
6h 23m
€46–174
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 16m
€94–380
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 3m
€84–338

Liverpool to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Leuven.

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Distance: 713.3 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leuven Wijnpers via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 13h 42m.

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