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London to Antwerp by train
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First train06:13
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Last train20:01
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 56m
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Distance317 kilometres
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Trains per day20
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Avg. journey time3hr 33m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Antwerp by train
Fast trains from London to Antwerp take around 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 317 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Antwerp.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Antwerp?
Journeys between London and Antwerp usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 20 departures on the route from London to Antwerp every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 22 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Antwerp?
The London to Antwerp train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 56 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Antwerp train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Antwerp is usually scheduled to depart London around 06:13 and the last train is around 20:01. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 06:57, and the last at 20:03.

What's the London to Antwerp train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Antwerp are $69.54.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $74 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $130. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Antwerp train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Antwerp by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Antwerp?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Antwerp, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Eurostar
- IC direct
- InterCity
- Intercités
- Regional train
- Regionalzug
- TER
- Thalys
- Train Express Regional
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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Eurostar & Intercity
The journey starts with a high-speed run on Eurostar from London to Brussels. In Brussels, you change onto an Intercity train for the short onward journey to Antwerp.
London to Brussels

Board a Eurostar service from London St Pancras to Brussels. Little more than an hour after leaving London you’ll already be in northern France, speeding through Flanders fields towards Lille Europe, where many but not all Brussels-bound Eurostar trains make an intermediate stop. Some trains make up to three additional stops – at Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Calais.
Eurostar trains from London terminate at Brussels Midi station. Trains run every five minutes from Brussels Midi to Brussels Central (for the city centre). Your Eurostar ticket is valid for this short onward hop within Brussels. At Brussels Midi, there are good onward connections with a choice of Thalys or German ICE trains for direct links to Germany, as well as Belgian (or sometimes Dutch) Intercity trains to cities across the wider BeNeLux region.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar’s airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. This is a light-touch security scan, and there are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Brussels to Antwerp

Intercity trains leave Brussels directly for Antwerp three or four times per hour. These services all serve three stations in the Belgian capital: Midi, Central and Nord. The journey from Brussels to Antwerp runs through the densely populated Flemish region of Belgium. The travel time is between 45 and 60 minutes, with most trains making four or five stops along the way. Upon arrival in Antwerp, trains stop first at Antwerp Berchem. For the city centre, it is better to stay on board and alight at Antwerp Central.
There are also occasional Thalys trains which run non-stop from Brussels Midi to Antwerp Central. They take just 35 minutes, but are usually very expensive. Advance reservation is compulsory for Thalys. So we advise sticking to the Intercity trains, where your ticket can be used on any train.
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