What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Leuven Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Louvain via Birmingham International, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Leuven is 482 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €140 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven bus from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven train from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 5h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven bus arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Birmingham Airport (BHX). It is currently 7:36 PM in Birmingham Airport (BHX) and 8:36 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven train arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Leuven.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BHX - BRU
3h 14m
€69–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 41m
€57–109
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 23m
€145–307
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
6h 7m
€222–265
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
3h 36m
€93–317
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
7h 8m
€89–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
7h 15m
€97–187

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Leuven by bus

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Distance: 481.7 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Leuven, Belgium?

KLM, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Louvain via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 23m.

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