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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Leuven to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leuven and Edinburgh is 497 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £220 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Leuven to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Edinburgh bus from?

Leuven to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Edinburgh train from?

Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leuven to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £370 and takes 7h 37m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Leuven to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leuven to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria Green Line Station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 10:29 AM in Leuven and 9:29 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Leuven to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leuven to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Leuven to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Edinburgh by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
4h 31m
£78–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
16h 54m
£59–219
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 37m
£225–369
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
10h 45m
£248–322
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
5h 49m
£60–196
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 28m
£91–284
Train via London
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
10h 22m
£160–339
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
11h 47m
£150–259

Leuven to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 494.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 37m.

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