The average train between Chester and Leuven takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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The distance between Chester and Leuven is 579.1 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 7m.