The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Courtrai
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$255
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Courtrai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Courtrai will cost around $255 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 5 trains that leave London for Courtrai on Sun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 248 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:34 PM1h22London8:56 PMCourtrai$1791One-way0 transfers
5:04 PM1h22London6:26 PMCourtrai$2591One-way0 transfers
9:01 AM2h44London11:45 AMCourtrai$2651One-way0 transfers
11:04 AM2h41London1:45 PMCourtrai$2651One-way0 transfers
8:01 AM3h42London11:43 AMCourtrai$3071One-way0 transfers
5:04 PM1h22London6:26 PMCourtrai$2591One-way0 transfers
7:34 PM1h22London8:56 PMCourtrai$1791One-way0 transfers
11:04 AM2h41London1:45 PMCourtrai$2651One-way0 transfers
9:01 AM2h44London11:45 AMCourtrai$2651One-way0 transfers
8:01 AM3h42London11:43 AMCourtrai$3071One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Courtrai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Courtrai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$225 Average price | $178 Average price | $99 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Courtrai:
A ferry is $61 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Courtrai costing on average $99 (€81).
A ferry is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Courtrai costing on average $178 (€145).
A ferry is $187 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Courtrai costing on average $225 (€183).
Other travel options to Courtrai take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 30m.
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
You'll arrive about 2h 47m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 4h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $225 (€183) compared to roughly $44 (€36) 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.
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.
Live departures
London to Courtrai train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Courtrai trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:01 AM London | 3h42 | 11:43 AM Courtrai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:16 AM London | 3h34 | 11:50 AM Courtrai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:01 AM London | 2h44 | 12:45 PM Courtrai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM London | 1h22 | 12:26 PM Courtrai | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 PM London | 1h22 | 8:56 PM Courtrai | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Courtrai by train, bus, flight, or ferry
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurostar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from London to Courtrai.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Courtrai
Trains from London to Courtrai run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€65) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€65) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from London to Courtrai trainsEurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between London and Courtrai from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Courtrai
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Courtrai by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Courtrai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Courtrai
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Stationsstraat.
- De Heeren van Groeninghe
- Bistro Broel
- 't Vierspit
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Parkhotel Kortrijk
- Hotel Messeyne
- Ibis Kortrijk Centrum
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to France, Netherlands, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to major cities in Belgium
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