How to travel from London to Antwerp, Belgium

The distance between London and Antwerp is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London to Antwerp by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Antwerp.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €1,540($1,540)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Antwerp

There are several options for getting from London to Antwerp by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between London and Antwerp is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from London and Antwerp by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Antwerp is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Antwerp is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Antwerp. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Eurostar, Belgian Railways and Thalys run train services between London and Antwerp. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 60m, 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 London and Antwerp. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Antwerp with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 50m.

Autokar Polska run regular bus services between London and Antwerp. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 London to Antwerp. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central. instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).

How do I get from London to Antwerp

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Antwerp

Transport options from London to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
€380($380)
every 20 mins418km (260 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€50($50)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 25m
€1,540($1,540)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between London and Antwerp

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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