The average train between Cambridge and KU Leuven takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to KU Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cambridge and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at KU Leuven station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Cambridge to KU Leuven train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to KU Leuven train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Cambridge to KU Leuven train tickets online with Great Northern, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cambridge and KU Leuven is 349.4 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to KU Leuven via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C in around 5h 4m.