What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Louvain via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Leuven?

The distance between Bournemouth and Leuven is 580 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €160 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bournemouth to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Leuven bus from?

Bournemouth to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Leuven train from?

Bournemouth to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Leuven bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 2:36 PM in Bournemouth and 3:36 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Bournemouth to Leuven train arrive?

Bournemouth to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Bournemouth to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 3m
€168–350
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
14h 36m
€48–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 35m
€55–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
5h 50m
€218–258
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
6h 51m
€129–340
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 59m
€94–181
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 28m
€94–314
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 22m
€190–480
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
7h 11m
€217–580

Bournemouth to Leuven by train, subway, and foot

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6h 3mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 579.8 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Louvain via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 35m.

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