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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leuven?

The distance between Manchester and Leuven is 698 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Manchester to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leuven bus from?

Manchester to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Leuven train from?

Manchester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Leuven?

The best way to get from Manchester to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 13h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:51 AM in Manchester and 8:51 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Manchester to Leuven train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1291+ hotels available in Leuven.

Manchester to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 51m
€111–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
13h 39m
€38–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 59m
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 2m
€70–209
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
16h 33m
€48–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
9h 7m
€145–203
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
5h 25m
€45–190
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 6m
€83–334

Manchester to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Leuven.

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Distance: 697.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 13h 39m.

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