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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Leuven is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Leuven is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €170 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Dover and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Leuven?

The distance between Folkestone and Leuven is 515 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Folkestone to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leuven bus from?

Folkestone to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Leuven train from?

Folkestone to Leuven train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Leuven?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Folkestone to Leuven bus arrive?

Folkestone to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 8:57 PM in Folkestone and 9:57 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Folkestone to Leuven train arrive?

Folkestone to Leuven train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Folkestone to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 49m
€156–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
8h 3m
€27–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 40m
€37–113
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
3h 2m
€171–191
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
4h 16m
€60–124

Folkestone to Leuven by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Brussels-North train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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