How to travel from Glasgow to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between Glasgow and Antwerp is around 878km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Glasgow to Antwerp by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AntwerpGlasgow if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to London Euston then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Antwerp.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Antwerp by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Glasgow and Antwerp is around 878km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 769km (478 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Glasgow and Antwerp by train.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Antwerp is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Antwerp is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Antwerp. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Belgian Railways and Thalys run train services between Glasgow and Antwerp. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Antwerp. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

National Express, FlixBus, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK and Blablabus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Antwerp. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Antwerp. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Brussels (BRU) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Antwerp. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Antwerp typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).

The closest major airport to Antwerp is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Antwerp. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 7h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).

How do I get from Glasgow to Antwerp

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Antwerp

Transport options from Glasgow to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
€260($260)
hourly957km (595 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€230($230)
every 2 hours878km (545 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
€105($105)
every 4 hours965km (600 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€560($560)
every 20 mins1,067km (663 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 5m
€65($65)
4 times a week1,048km (651 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station20hrs
€57($57)
4 times a week1,157km (719 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 40m
€290($290)
every 2 hours1,007km (626 miles)

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Airports near Antwerp

The following major airports near Antwerp offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Antwerp
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Antwerp
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Antwerp