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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leuven is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Leuven?

The distance between Chester and Leuven is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chester to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leuven bus from?

Chester to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leuven train from?

Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Leuven?

The best way to get from Chester to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €210 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Chester to Leuven bus arrive?

Chester to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 9:45 PM in Chester and 10:45 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Chester to Leuven train arrive?

Chester to Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 7m
€217–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
14h 35m
€54–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
10h 14m
€94–164
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 33m
€252–306
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 17m
€88–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
8h 41m
€145–260
Fly Liverpool to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LPL - BRU
6h 39m
€79–245
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 47m
€63–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 55m
€97–270
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 32m
€93–285

Chester to Leuven by train and foot

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6h 7mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Louvain via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leuven Station via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 14h 35m.

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