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 €30 - €50 and takes 13h 41m.

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 3m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

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 6h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Leuven?

The distance between Manchester and Leuven is 697 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 6h 13m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 6h 13m and costs €110 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 13h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Manchester to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:16 AM in Manchester and 7:16 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 1303+ 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, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
6h 13m
€117–551
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
13h 41m
€30–45
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
7h 55m
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
4h 3m
€72–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
14h 52m
€56–142
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
9h 3m
€139–202
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
5h 26m
€42–149
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 5m
€82–314

Manchester to Leuven by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.5 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leuven Station perron 1 via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 13h 41m.

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