The average train between Oxford and Leuven takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Leuven station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Oxford to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Oxford to Leuven train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Leuven is 425.1 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h.