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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Leuven is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Leuven Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Louvain via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Oxford to Leuven?

The distance between Oxford and Leuven is 508 km.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Oxford to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leuven bus from?

Oxford to Leuven bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Leuven train from?

Oxford to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Leuven?

The best way to get from Oxford to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Oxford to Leuven bus arrive?

Oxford to Leuven bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Oxford and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 1:15 AM in Oxford and 2:15 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Oxford to Leuven train arrive?

Oxford to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1229+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...
5h 1m
€179–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 8m
€58–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
5h 43m
€211–247
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
4h 49m
€118–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
6h 25m
€87–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 50m
€104–202
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 53m
€219–505
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 35m
€110–316
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h
€184–472
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 52m
€147–404

Oxford to Leuven by train and subway

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5h 1mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Leuven Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 8m.

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