Trains from London to Brussels

Trains from London to Brussels are the fastest way to get from the capital of the UK to the capital of Belgium.

Trains between these cities are operated by a company called Eurostar. Eurostar trains leave from London St. Pancras train station in the northern part of central London. They arrive at Brussels Midi train station in the southern part of the Brussels city centre.

Eurostar trains are comfortable and have various seating classes available. These range from standard to business premier. In all classes of seats on trains from London to Brussels there is a food service available, and there is also a dining car on all Eurostar trains.

The fastest Eurostar train travel time from London to Brussels is 2 hours and 1 minute. Some trains take slightly longer.

Eurostar fares vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book your Eurostar ticket. Weekend train tickets are often less expensive than weekday tickets, but Friday and Sunday night Eurostar tickets are often the most expensive.

The base price of a ticket for trains from London to Brussels is £69 for a return ticket if you book in advance online. Cheap Eurostar tickets sell out quickly, so try to book as far in advance as you can to get the best prices.

Bonfire Night in London

What is Bonfire Night in London?
Also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night is celebrated every year in November. The day celebrates the capture of Englishman Guy Fawkes, who was notorious for taking part in the famous Gunpowder Plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605.

When is Bonfire Night? When is Guy Fawkes Day?
Bonfire Night and Guy Fawkes Day are on 5 November. The date is the same every year.

What happens on Bonfire Night in London?
To celebrate Bonfire Night in London, there are large fireworks displays and bonfires that take place throughout London and the UK.

Locations for fireworks for Bonfire Night in the capital include Barking Park, Battersea Park, Bishops Park, Blackheath, Clapham Common, Crystal Palace, Kingston, Morden, Ravenscourt Park, Roundwood, Totteridge, Walthamstow, Wanstead, Westway, and Wimbledon.

The largest and most famous of these is the fireworks display in Battersea Park, which normally takes place on the Saturday prior.

In addition to these, many neighbourhoods host their own events and fireworks on Bonfire Night in London.

Trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Train at Liverpool Lime Street station
Train in Liverpool

Trains from Manchester to Liverpool are a quick way to get between the two major cities in the north of England when you are visiting the UK.

Trains depart from Manchester Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria train stations. They arrive at Liverpool Lime Street train station in the city centre. Trains are run by both First TransPennine Express and East Midlands.

Trains from Manchester to Liverpool leave Manchester’s train stations five times an hour at peak times. Departure times vary, but in general trains depart Piccadilly station at 01, 07, and 37 minutes past the hour. They leave from Oxford Road station at 16 minutes past the hour, and they run from Victoria station at 39 minutes past the hour.

Trains from Liverpool to Manchester return at similar intervals at peak times.

The total train time from Manchester to Liverpool ranges from 47 minutes to 1 hour and 8 minutes. Trains from Manchester Piccadilly station are generally the fastest.

The cost of a single ticket on trains from Manchester to Liverpool starts at 3 GBP for standard class with East Midlands and 4 GBP for standard class with First TransPennine Express. Discount train tickets are available if you book in online advance or with a railcard.