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 €45 - €85 and takes 14h 19m.

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 5h 56m and costs €100 - €290.

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 perron 1 via London Victoria, Dover and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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 5h 57m.

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 5h 57m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 57m and costs €120 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 19m.

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 10:53 PM in Poole and 11:53 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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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 57m
€120–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brussels-North train station
14h 19m
€46–84
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
6h 54m
€159–379
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
7h 1m
€73–254
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 56m
€108–289
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 37m
€102–494
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 35m
€199–484
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 6m
€116–430

Poole to Leuven by train, subway, and foot

57Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Leuven Station perron 1 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 14h 19m.

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