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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Leuven is to bus which costs €37 - €42 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €180 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Upper Parliament Street and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Derby and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Leuven?

The distance between Nottingham and Leuven is 605 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Nottingham to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Leuven bus from?

Nottingham to Leuven bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Derby station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Leuven train from?

Nottingham to Leuven train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Leuven?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Nottingham to Leuven bus arrive?

Nottingham to Leuven bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 2:55 AM in Nottingham and 3:55 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Nottingham to Leuven train arrive?

Nottingham to Leuven train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 525+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 14m
€189–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
12h 40m
€37–42
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
11h 5m
€44–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nottingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
6h 26m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 53m
€109–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
7h 38m
€93–178
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
6h 14m
€159–355
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
7h 18m
€91–253
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 45m
€189–466
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 26m
€104–271

Nottingham to Leuven by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Louvain via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 5m.

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