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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.






Cheapest price
$312
Average price
$439
Fastest journey
1h 57m
Average duration
2h 2m
Trains per day
6
Distance
320 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels-Midi to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$262 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $95 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels-Midi to London:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Brussels-Midi to London costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels-Midi to London costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels-Midi to London costing on average $262 (€215).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2h 31m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $262 (€215) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels-Midi to London trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9133 | 12:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h01 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9141 | 2:52 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 3:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9145 | 3:52 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 4:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9147 | 5:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 1h57 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9157 | 6:52 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9167 | 8:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 2h01 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
9113 | 7:57 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 8:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
9115 | 8:51 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h06 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brussels-Midi to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€57) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€57) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:56 AM |
Last train 8:01 PM |
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Most Brussels-Midi to London trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels-Midi and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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