Trains from Brussels to London

Seats on the Eurostar
Eurostar Seats

Trains from Brussels to London are the fastest way to get from Belgium to the UK when you are visiting Europe.

Eurostar is the company that operate rail services between these cities. Their trains leave from Brussels Midi-Zuid train station and arrive at London St. Pancras train station. Both are centrally located and well-served by all forms of public transportation and taxis.

The journey time on trains from Brussels to London ranges from 2 hours and 1 minute to 2 hours and 13 minutes, making it faster than flying when you take travel time to and from the airport into account.

Eurostar fares vary depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book your train ticket. Weekend tickets are often less expensive than weekday tickets, but Friday and Sunday evening tickets can be the most expensive.

The base price of a one-way advance purchase train ticket to London is 50 euros in Standard class, 124 euros in Standard Premier, and 321 euros in Business Premier. These fares are available if you book online ahead of time. Seniors, children, and young people under 26 can get even lower fares.

Trains from London to Bruges

It’s easy to get from London to Bruges by train. Trains from London to Bruges run via Brussels and require a change at Brussels Midi-Zuid train station.

To take a train from London to Bruges, first take the Eurostar from London to Brussels. Details on how to do this can be found here.

Eurostar trains from London to Brussels arrive at Brussels Midi-Zuid train station. From there you can change for a train to Bruges, which will take around an hour.

You can take a train from London to Bruges for just £45 each way if you book your Eurostar ticket in advance online. This includes the segment from Brussels to Bruges.

Best Time of Year to Visit Belgium

The best time of year to visit Belgium is in the summer when there is the best chance of nice weather.

Belgium has unpredictable weather all throughout the year, but generally follows a continental climate. Rain can be heavy throughout the year, so make sure to bring a jacket and umbrella whenever you visit.

Winter weather in Belgium is very cold, while spring and autumn are chilly but pleasant. Summers can be warm or hot, but again, rain is frequent.

If you don’t mind the cold or a bit more rain than usual, spring and autumn are good times to visit Belgium. There are fewer tourist crowds during these seasons, and prices can be lower outside of the peak summer holiday period.

You can take advantage of off-season deals on package tours to Belgium and hotels in Brussels, Bruges, and other Belgian cities if you travel during the late autumn, winter, or early spring. Winter hours for attractions can be short, though, so make sure to keep that in mind when deciding on when to visit Belgium.