What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to KU Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via London Victoria, Dover and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and KU Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to KU Leuven?

The distance between Manchester and KU Leuven is 699 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to KU Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €200 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to KU Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Manchester to KU Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to KU Leuven bus from?

Manchester to KU Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to KU Leuven train from?

Manchester to KU Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to KU Leuven?

The best way to get from Manchester to KU Leuven is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to KU Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to KU Leuven train arrive?

Manchester to KU Leuven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near KU Leuven?

There are 1751+ hotels available in KU Leuven.

Manchester to KU Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 11m
€202–340
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 58m
€45–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
9h
€75–165
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to KU Leuvencar
7h 58m
€245–298
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 29m
€72–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brussels-North train stationbus
15h 25m
€61–93
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to KU Leuvencar
9h 5m
€142–256
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 9m
€90–294

Manchester to KU Leuven by train, foot, and bus

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6h 11mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to KU Leuven via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily.

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