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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Leuven is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via London Victoria and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Leeds to Leuven?

The distance between Leeds and Leuven is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Leeds to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leuven bus from?

Leeds to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Leuven train from?

Leeds to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Leuven?

The best way to get from Leeds to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 51m.

Where does the Leeds to Leuven bus arrive?

Leeds to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 3:45 PM in Leeds and 4:45 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Leeds to Leuven train arrive?

Leeds to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Leeds to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Leeds to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 54m
€209–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N870 / ...
16h 51m
€59–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Marble Archbus 561 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Leuvenbus
10h 45m
€139–234
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 19m
€248–301
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LBA - BRU
6h 22m
€74–193
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
8h 26m
€143–257
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 15m
€87–237
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 52m
€110–357
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 50m
€60–242
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 55m
€112–322

Leeds to Leuven by train

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Distance: 700.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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