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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Leuven is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Louvain via London Victoria and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Louvain via Waterloo Station, Green Park station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Poole to Leuven?

The distance between Poole and Leuven is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Poole to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Leuven bus from?

Poole to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Leuven train from?

Poole to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Leuven?

The best way to get from Poole to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Poole to Leuven bus arrive?

Poole to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Poole and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 9:17 AM in Poole and 10:17 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Poole to Leuven train arrive?

Poole to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 55m
€115–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
12h 55m
€30–65
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
5h 59m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SOU - BRU
7h 16m
€148–368
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach Station
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
4. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
14h 1m
€66–126
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
7h 7m
€120–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
5h 59m
€95–281
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 42m
€103–463
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 26m
€164–462
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
9h 14m
€119–399

Poole to Leuven by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Louvain via London Waterloo, Waterloo Station, Green Park station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Louvain via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 55m.

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