- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turnhout to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turnhout to London will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
Of the 2 trains that leave Turnhout for London on Sun, Jul 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 41 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Turnhout to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $172.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$272 Average price | $127 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Turnhout to London:
A ferry is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Turnhout to London costing on average $100 (€82).
A ferry is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Turnhout to London costing on average $127 (€104).
A ferry is $182 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turnhout to London costing on average $272 (€223).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
You'll arrive about 2h 14m sooner (3h 25m by train vs 5h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $272 (€223) compared to roughly $51 (€42) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Turnhout to London trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:16 AM Turnhout | 5h41 | 1:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Turnhout | 4h41 | 1:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:16 AM Turnhout | 5h41 | 3:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 7:16 AM Turnhout | 5h41 | 12:57 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Turnhout to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $172 (€142) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $172 (€142) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 9:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Turnhout to London trains use the Turnhout to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Turnhout and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Turnhout has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Tati Coffee Roasters
ATMs are available at Turnhout.
Available at Turnhout: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Turnhout: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Turnhout.
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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