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

The cheapest way to get from London to Leuven is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between London and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Green Line Station and arriving at Leuven Station via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from London to Leuven. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from London to Leuven?

The distance between London and Leuven is 403 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from London to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Leuven train from?

London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Leuven?

The best way to get from London to Leuven is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €320 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the London to Leuven bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:16 PM in London and 10:16 PM in Leuven.

Where does the London to Leuven train arrive?

London to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 55m
€46–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 15m
€29–43
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
4h 27m
€191–219
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3h 49m
€85–313
Train #2
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
2h 55m
€112–204
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
9h 44m
€34–53
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
5h 35m
€65–137
Fly London City Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LCY - BRU
5h 44m
€145–370
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain
5h 43m
€154–484
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 11m
€137–449

London to Leuven by train

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Distance: 402.9 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Louvain via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West twice a week. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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