The average train between London and Leuven takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 every 4 hours between London and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Leuven. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Leuven station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Louvain station.
Book your London to Leuven train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between London and Leuven is 343.5 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 56m.