The average train between London and Leuven takes 2h 37m 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 37m. 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your London to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) 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 Int. to Louvain via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 55m.