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How to get to Brussels from the UK

How to get to Brussels from London and London. Each guide compares every way to get there, door to door, with booking links.

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The usual best option, the fastest door-to-door time and the flight-free choice for each trip. Open a guide for full details and booking links.

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LondonEurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi3–3h 30mEurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi
LondonEurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi3½–4hEurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi

City breaks

City breaks · Belgium

London to Brussels: Eurostar vs Flying

Brussels is the quickest European capital to reach by train from London, and the one where flying makes least sense. Here's every way to get there,…

Best for most: Eurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi · 3½–4h

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Christmas markets

Christmas markets · Belgium

London to Brussels Christmas Market

The Eurostar takes about 2 hours from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi, then it's about a 25-minute walk to the Grand-Place. Winter Wonders runs from 27…

Best for most: Eurostar from St Pancras to Brussels-Midi · 3–3h 30m

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