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How to get fromHeathrow to Leuvenby plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, subway, train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Leuven by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, subway, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    1h 34m
    €76–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    10h 15m
    €34–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain train S2 / ...
    4h 17m
    €130–272

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar car
    5h
    €196–226

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain train S2 / ...
    4h 57m
    €66–179

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar car
    6h 8m
    €71–149

Heathrow to Leuven by train and subway

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

British Airways and Brussels Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 17m.

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