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

The cheapest way to get from York to Leuven is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €210 - €360.

Is there a direct train between York and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from York to Leuven. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Louvain via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from York to Leuven?

The distance between York and Leuven is 705 km.

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

The best way to get from York to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from York to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Leuven train from?

York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

What is the time difference between York and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 2:39 PM in York and 3:39 PM in Leuven.

Where does the York to Leuven train arrive?

York to Leuven train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Leuven.

York to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from York to Leuven by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
5h 44m
€218–354
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 9m
€71–268
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from York to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
7h 31m
€259–319
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 44m
€96–252
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
8h 40m
€175–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
8h 39m
€152–273
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LBA - BRU
7h 36m
€95–272

York to Leuven by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from York to Louvain via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 44m.

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