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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Leuvenby subway, train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven by subway, train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 53m
    €58–105

  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 45m
    €29–51

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar car
    4h 33m
    €202–233

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3h 35m
    €74–219

  5. Subway, train via London St Pancras Intl

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain train S2 / ...
    4h 53m
    €158–255

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar car
    5h 42m
    €95–188

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Leuven by subway and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Leuven, Belgium?

RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West twice a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, British Airways and Brussels Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours.

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