The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Brussels every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for London Gatwick Airport to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 318 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£113 Average Price Cheapest | £230 Average Price |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Brussels train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:16 London Gatwick Airport | 1h57 | 10:13 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:01 London Gatwick Airport | 2h04 | 11:05 Brussels | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Eurostar?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 20:04. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 20:04 |
Train companies: Eurostar, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels trainsEurostar, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Brussels from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Brussels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Brussels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Brussels
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
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