The average train between Cambridge and Leuven takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to 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 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 Leuven at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross 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 Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Leuven station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Cambridge to Leuven train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Leuven train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Cambridge to Leuven train tickets online with Great Northern, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cambridge and Leuven is 349.3 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 51m.