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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leuven is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Leuven. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leuven via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from London to Leuven. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from London to Leuven?

The distance between London and Leuven is 404 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from London to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Leuven bus from?

London to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Leuven train from?

London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Leuven?

The best way to get from London to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the London to Leuven bus arrive?

London to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

What is the time difference between London and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:39 AM in London and 4:39 AM in Leuven.

Where does the London to Leuven train arrive?

London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Leuven?

Book your London to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from London to Leuven by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainS2 / ...
2h 53m
€62–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
8h 20m
€24–35
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
4h 25m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3h 45m
€86–254
Train via London St Pancras Intl
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LouvainS2 / ...
2h 56m
€78–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
8h 52m
€48–97
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
5h 33m
€87–126
Fly London City Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LCY - BRU
5h 38m
€132–377
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
4h 45m
€116–386
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h
€122–422

London to Leuven by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.1 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Louvain via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West twice a week. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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