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 €35 - €85 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Poole to Leuven?

The distance between Poole and Leuven is 589 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 6h 19m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 6h 19m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 13h 5m.

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 5:13 PM in Poole and 6:13 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1290+ 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 Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 19m
€98–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
13h 5m
€36–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
6h 2m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
7h 12m
€136–367
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
15h 57m
€55–96
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
7h 16m
€106–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
6h 7m
€98–280
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
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 54m
€131–484
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 36m
€106–432
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
9h 5m
€101–339

Poole to Leuven by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.3 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Louvain via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels South in around 13h 5m.

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