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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Leuven is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €120 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Louvain via London Victoria and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Louvain via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to Leuven?

The distance between Swindon and Leuven is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Swindon to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leuven bus from?

Swindon to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Leuven train from?

Swindon to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Leuven?

The best way to get from Swindon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Swindon to Leuven bus arrive?

Swindon to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 1:24 AM in Swindon and 2:24 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Swindon to Leuven train arrive?

Swindon to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Swindon to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4h 45m
€124–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
11h 20m
€24–46
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
5h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
4h 54m
€123–470
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sussex Place to Heathrow Central Bus Station401 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-ZuidEurostar
5h 59m
€79–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
6h 38m
€115–165
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
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
6h 34m
€180–594
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 4m
€113–364
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 19m
€165–660

Swindon to Leuven by train and subway

56Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Louvain via London Victoria, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 20m.

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