London to Antwerp train with Eurostar

Trains from London to Antwerp

Getting from London to Antwerp by train is easy with only one change at Brussels. Trains depart from London every few hours throughout the day, and the quickest journeys get passengers to Antwerp in just 3 hours. With dozens of connecting trains available, arrival times are flexible.

Which train companies travel from London to Antwerp?

The journey from London to Antwerp is shared by two providers. Eurostar offer the high-speed train service from London to Brussels, while the connecting train is a service operated by InterCity. All Eurostar trains are direct, but InterCity trains may have multiple stops in Brussels and Antwerp.

How long is the train from London to Antwerp?

All train journeys from London to Antwerp require one change. The first train from London to Brussels takes just over 2 hours, and the connecting train from Brussels to Antwerp takes just under 1 hour. The fastest journeys take 3 hours in total with a transfer time of just a few minutes. The longest wait time between connecting trains gives a total journey time of 7 hours. Passengers can also choose to catch a later connecting train from Brussels, extending their journey time.

How many trains are there from London to Antwerp?

There are 7 trains on the London to Antwerp route every day with departures beginning in the early morning on Monday to Friday continuing till approximately 7:30 p.m. Services continue over the weekend, but begin their departures at a slightly later time. All journeys require one change, but there are around 6 connecting trains per hour on weekdays and 3 per hour on weekends giving passengers dozens of possible journey options.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Antwerp?

Departure train station: Trains to Antwerp depart from London St Pancras International Station on platforms 5 to 10. St Pancras is served by multiple tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria. There are also dozens of buses which stop outside or nearby, including 59, 91, and 390.

Arrival train station: Trains into Antwerp arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal, also known as Antwerp Central. This station is right in the heart of Antwerp, with most city centre attractions just a short 5 to 20-minute walk away. To travel around Antwerp, use a connecting InterCity train or one of the tram and bus services outside the station.

Eurostar trains from London to Antwerp

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The Eurostar is a high-speed railway company operating in Europe since 1994. It travels at 186mph under the English Channel to cities on the continent—whether you’re going to Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The train is Europe’s solution to fly less; over 11 million Europeans chose to take the train to London from Paris instead of flying in 2019.

The check-in time for Eurostar to Antwerp train is around 30 minutes. This means you can arrive in plenty of time to pick up a coffee at the Gare du Nord station in Paris or St Pancras Station in London. Eurostar trains are kitted out with an onboard bistro, toilets, air conditioning and Wi-Fi to make the train journey from London to Antwerp more comfortable.

With three fare classes to choose from—Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier—you can pick which is best for you; It’s easy to book cheap Eurostar return tickets in advance by travelling mid-week. You can choose to travel in comfort in Business Premier when taking the London to Antwerp train, get served a hot meal and drinks throughout the crossing with newspapers and access to the Ashford Departure Lounge in London.

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Eurostar Trains from London to Antwerp

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