The average train between York and Leuven takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Leuven. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Leuven station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your York to Leuven train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between York and Leuven is 520.3 km. The road distance is 705 km.
You can take a train from York to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 44m.