Colchester to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Leuven takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

3h 52m
Duration: 489 km
Distance: €203
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 40m

€166–279

Colchester to Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Colchester and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:52 PM → 9:51 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:30 PM → 11:23 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 4:40 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 4:40 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 4:41 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 4:40 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
11:43 AM → 4:40 PM
3h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Louvain via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 40m.

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