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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Leuven is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Leuven is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 27m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Louvain via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Southampton to Leuven?

The distance between Southampton and Leuven is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Southampton to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leuven bus from?

Southampton to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leuven train from?

Southampton to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Leuven?

The best way to get from Southampton to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €400 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Southampton to Leuven bus arrive?

Southampton to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 11:45 AM in Southampton and 12:45 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Southampton to Leuven train arrive?

Southampton to Leuven train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Southampton to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
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1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 33m
€181–325
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
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
12h 30m
€41–72
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
5h 27m
€221–264
Fly Southampton Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOU - BRU
6h 32m
€135–391
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N870 / ...
14h 8m
€56–87
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
6h 36m
€114–218
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 32m
€113–305
Fly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 47m
€144–400
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
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 58m
€218–486

Southampton to Leuven by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 533.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Louvain via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels South in around 12h 30m.

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