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

The cheapest way to get from York to Leuven is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between York and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Leeds City Bus Station, Bradford and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between York and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from York to Leuven. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from York to Leuven?

The distance between York and Leuven is 705 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from York to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Leuven bus from?

York to Leuven bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where do I catch the York to Leuven train from?

York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Leuven?

The best way to get from York to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the York to Leuven bus arrive?

York to Leuven bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

What is the time difference between York and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 2:49 AM in York and 3:49 AM in Leuven.

Where does the York to Leuven train arrive?

York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from York to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 York to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 47m
€106–429
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h 17m
€65–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
4. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
15h 49m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
7h 27m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 54m
€95–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
16h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
8h 34m
€141–204
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LBA - BRU
6h 43m
€75–221
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 55m
€110–396
Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from York to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetby
3. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HUY - BRU
8h 13m
€128–744

York to Leuven by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.9 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from York to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Leuven Station perron 1 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, Bradford Interchange Bus Station, Bradford, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 16h 3m.

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