The average train between London and Leuven takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from London 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 London to Leuven. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. station and arriving at Louvain station via Brussel-Zuid station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between London and Leuven is 343.5 km.
You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Louvain via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 53m.