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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Leuven is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 47m and costs €190 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Brighton to Leuven?

The distance between Brighton and Leuven is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Brighton to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leuven bus from?

Brighton to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Leuven train from?

Brighton to Leuven train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Leuven?

The best way to get from Brighton to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Brighton to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 6:57 AM in Brighton and 7:57 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Brighton to Leuven train arrive?

Brighton to Leuven train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Leuven.

Brighton to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 11m
€148–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 33m
€49–93
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
4h 47m
€191–220
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 33m
€120–357
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
5h 44m
€78–174
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
5h 56m
€67–142
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LGW - BRU
6h 15m
€113–408
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
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
6h 22m
€195–521
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 21m
€129–358
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 58m
€192–582

Brighton to Leuven by train

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Distance: 488.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 33m.

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