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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leuven is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 49m and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Leuven Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Louvain via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leuven?

The distance between Colchester and Leuven is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Colchester to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leuven bus from?

Colchester to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leuven train from?

Colchester to Leuven train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Leuven?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Colchester to Leuven bus arrive?

Colchester to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 11:51 PM in Colchester and 12:51 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Colchester to Leuven train arrive?

Colchester to Leuven train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 51m
€76–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
12h 22m
€45–85
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
4h 49m
€200–233
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 17m
€119–364
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 51m
€136–264
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
5h 56m
€74–150
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 10m
€202–656
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
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 17m
€181–532
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 45m
€164–497

Colchester to Leuven by train and subway

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Louvain via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Leuven Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 22m.

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