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 €50 - €90 and takes 14h 21m.

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 30m and costs €70 - €220.

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 via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs €210 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 28m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 4h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 21m.

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.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to KU Leuven?

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Where can I stay near KU Leuven?

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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 28m
€219–366
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 55m
€46–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
10h 28m
€85–151
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
€257–316
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
4h 30m
€72–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels South to Leuven Stationbus N84
14h 21m
€54–87
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
€150–271
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 22m
€81–242

Manchester to KU Leuven by train and foot

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 698.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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, and Louvain in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours.

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