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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$195 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Leuven:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Leuven costing on average $68 (€55).
A flight is $131 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leuven costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Leuven
How to get from London to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(London -> Prague)11:00 AM6h30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station6:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (London -> Prague)11:00 AM6h30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station6:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 25349:00 AM1h05London Stansted Airport11:05 AMEindhoven Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
Other options
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15162:04 PM3h00London St Pancras International (STP)6:04 PMLeuven station$1281One-way1 transfer - 9136+1516 · 57392:04 PM3h18London St Pancras International (STP)6:22 PMHeverlee$1281One-way2 transfers
- 9132+15151:01 PM3h03London St Pancras International (STP)5:04 PMLeuven station$1601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM11h00London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMLeuven, Diestsepoort$1031One-way1 transfer
- FR 25372:20 PM1h05London Stansted Airport4:25 PMEindhoven Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
EW94638:05 AM1h25London Heathrow Airport10:30 AMDusseldorf Airport$1531One-way0 transfers- FR 56816:45 PM1h05London Stansted Airport8:50 PMEindhoven Airport$1921One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Leuven:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Leuven costing on average $68 (€55).
A flight is $131 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Leuven costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 90 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Eurowings to go to Leuven by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Eurowings.
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