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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Leuven is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Leuven?

The distance between Heathrow and Leuven is 370 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Leuven without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 41m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Heathrow to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Leuven bus from?

Heathrow to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Leuven train from?

Heathrow to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow to Leuven?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Heathrow to Leuven bus arrive?

Heathrow to Leuven bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 8:22 PM in Heathrow and 9:22 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Heathrow to Leuven train arrive?

Heathrow to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Leuven.

Heathrow to Leuven - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
1h 37m
€77–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 15m
€27–43
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
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 41m
€147–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
5h 1m
€198–229
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
6h 19m
€77–124
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 9m
€92–185

Heathrow to Leuven by subway and train

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Distance: 369.5 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West twice a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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