How to get from London to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Leuven is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 213 miles (343 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $138 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Ryanair or Eurostar |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 213 miles (343 km) between London and Leuven. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Ryanair or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct from London to Leuven.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $23 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between London and Leuven. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
There are 3 travel options from London to Leuven: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Leuven from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average $23 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Leuven:
A flight is $9 (€8) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $32 (€28) from London to Leuven.
Taking a flight costs $115 (€100) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $138 (€120).
The fastest way to get to Leuven from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 15 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 39 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 213 miles (343 km) between London and Leuven.
The average frequency per day from London to Leuven is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Leuven as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
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