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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Louvain via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Bristol to Leuven?

The distance between Bristol and Leuven is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bristol to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Leuven train from?

Bristol to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bristol to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 12:39 AM in Bristol and 1:39 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Bristol to Leuven train arrive?

Bristol to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Bristol to Leuven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 39m
€179–352
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
13h 46m
€49–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 5m
€57–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
6h 8m
€225–268
Fly Bristol Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
5h 45m
€81–199
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
7h 17m
€100–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 32m
€146–422
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
8h 25m
€108–294
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 24m
€112–324
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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 9m
€228–578
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
7h 10m
€182–356

Bristol to Leuven by train and subway

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Distance: 596.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 5m.

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