There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Leuven by plane, subway, train, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
1h 37m€78–271Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 51m€57–134Subway, train via London St Pancras Intl
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
4h 41m€137–234Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
5h 1m€196–227Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 8m€92–185
Heathrow to Leuven by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Leuven is to subway and train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs €75 - €280.
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.
The distance between Heathrow and Leuven is 370 km.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Leuven without a car is to subway and train via London St Pancras Intl which takes 4h 41m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Heathrow to Leuven, including transfers.
Heathrow to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Leuven is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 7:19 PM in Heathrow and 8:19 PM in Leuven.
Heathrow to Leuven train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Book your Heathrow to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.
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.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1257+ hotels available in Leuven.





