Waterloo to Brussels train with Regional

Wed, Aug 05
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Waterloo to Brussels

Showing times and prices for Aug 05

Cheapest price

$6

Average price

$6

Fastest journey

20 m

Average duration

20 m

Trains per day

78

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Waterloo to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Waterloo to Brussels will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.

Fast trains

Of the 78 trains that leave Waterloo for Brussels on Wed, Aug 05, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .

On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 20 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.

  • Regional1763
    1:41 PM0h27
    Waterloo
    2:08 PMBrussels-Central
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1765
    3:41 PM0h33
    Waterloo
    4:14 PMBrussels-North
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1963
    2:10 PM0h31
    Waterloo
    2:41 PMBrussels-Central
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1961
    12:10 PM0h31
    Waterloo
    12:41 PMBrussels-Central
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Regional1763
    1:41 PM0h33
    Waterloo
    2:14 PMBrussels-North
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Waterloo to Brussels

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Trains from Waterloo to Brussels run on average 33 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.

There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
9 miles (16 km)
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
$4
Trains per day
33
Direct trains
16
Fastest train
20m
First train
12:03 AM
Last train
11:48 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Waterloo to Brussels train times

The table below shows live departures for Waterloo to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Regional196112:10 PM Waterloo
0h31
12:41 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional196112:10 PM Waterloo
0h37
12:47 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional196112:10 PM Waterloo
0h25
12:35 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional1782+Intercity201112:19 PM Waterloo
0h26
12:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1782+Intercity201112:19 PM Waterloo
0h40
12:59 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1782+Intercity201112:19 PM Waterloo
0h35
12:54 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional176212:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
1:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional176212:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
1:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional176212:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
1:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional1983+Intercity451212:49 PM Waterloo
0h40
1:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1983+Intercity451212:49 PM Waterloo
0h27
1:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1983+Intercity451212:49 PM Waterloo
0h35
1:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional3262+Intercity243312:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
1:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional19621:10 PM Waterloo
0h25
1:35 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional19621:10 PM Waterloo
0h31
1:41 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional19621:10 PM Waterloo
0h37
1:47 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional1783+Intercity20121:19 PM Waterloo
0h40
1:59 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1783+Intercity20121:19 PM Waterloo
0h26
1:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1783+Intercity20121:19 PM Waterloo
0h35
1:54 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional17631:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
2:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional17631:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
2:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional17631:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
2:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional1984+Intercity45131:49 PM Waterloo
0h40
2:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1984+Intercity45131:49 PM Waterloo
0h27
2:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1984+Intercity45131:49 PM Waterloo
0h35
2:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional3263+Intercity24341:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
2:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional19632:10 PM Waterloo
0h31
2:41 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional19632:10 PM Waterloo
0h25
2:35 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional19632:10 PM Waterloo
0h37
2:47 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional1784+Intercity20132:19 PM Waterloo
0h35
2:54 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional1784+Intercity20132:19 PM Waterloo
0h26
2:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1784+Intercity20132:19 PM Waterloo
0h40
2:59 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional17642:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
3:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional17642:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
3:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional17642:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
3:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional1985+Intercity45142:49 PM Waterloo
0h35
3:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional1985+Intercity45142:49 PM Waterloo
0h40
3:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1985+Intercity45142:49 PM Waterloo
0h27
3:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional3264+Intercity24352:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
3:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional19643:10 PM Waterloo
0h31
3:41 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional19643:10 PM Waterloo
0h25
3:35 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional19643:10 PM Waterloo
0h37
3:47 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional1785+Intercity20143:19 PM Waterloo
0h26
3:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1785+Intercity20143:19 PM Waterloo
0h35
3:54 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional1785+Intercity20143:19 PM Waterloo
0h40
3:59 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional17653:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
4:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional17653:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
4:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional17653:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
4:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional1986+Intercity45153:49 PM Waterloo
0h40
4:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1986+Intercity45153:49 PM Waterloo
0h27
4:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1986+Intercity45153:49 PM Waterloo
0h35
4:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional3265+Intercity24363:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
4:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional19654:11 PM Waterloo
0h25
4:36 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional19654:11 PM Waterloo
0h31
4:42 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional19654:11 PM Waterloo
0h37
4:48 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional1786+Intercity20154:19 PM Waterloo
0h33
4:52 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional1786+Intercity20154:19 PM Waterloo
0h26
4:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1786+Intercity20154:19 PM Waterloo
0h38
4:57 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional17664:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
5:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional17664:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
5:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional17664:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
5:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional1987+Intercity45164:48 PM Waterloo
0h28
5:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1987+Intercity45164:48 PM Waterloo
0h41
5:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1987+Intercity45164:48 PM Waterloo
0h36
5:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional3266+Intercity24374:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
5:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional19665:11 PM Waterloo
0h31
5:42 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional19665:11 PM Waterloo
0h37
5:48 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional19665:11 PM Waterloo
0h26
5:37 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional1787+Intercity20165:21 PM Waterloo
0h38
5:59 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1787+Intercity20165:21 PM Waterloo
0h33
5:54 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional1787+Intercity20165:21 PM Waterloo
0h24
5:45 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional17675:41 PM Waterloo
0h20
6:01 PM Brussels-Midi0 transfersDirect
Regional17675:41 PM Waterloo
0h33
6:14 PM Brussels-North0 transfersDirect
Regional17675:41 PM Waterloo
0h27
6:08 PM Brussels-Central0 transfersDirect
Regional1988+Intercity45175:49 PM Waterloo
0h27
6:16 PM Brussels-Midi1 transfer
Regional1988+Intercity45175:49 PM Waterloo
0h40
6:29 PM Brussels-North1 transfer
Regional1988+Intercity45175:49 PM Waterloo
0h35
6:24 PM Brussels-Central1 transfer
Regional3267+Intercity24385:56 PM Waterloo
0h50
6:46 PM Brussels-North1 transfer

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Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term "InterCity" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, "Intercity" or "IC" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph).
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Regional

About
The term "Regional" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, "Regionalbahn" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Cheapest Price
$4
Regional frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type and conditions
Refund
Full refund if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

SNCB | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$5
SNCB | BUS frequency
34 a day

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Things to do in Brussels

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  • Must visit

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.

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Magritte Museum

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Comics Art Museum

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a standard restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-5 for cappuccino or latte.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.

FAQs: Trains from Waterloo to Brussels

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waterloo to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Waterloo to Brussels can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $4, while the average price is around $6.
The train from Waterloo to Brussels takes 20m and runs 33 per day.
The first train from Waterloo to Brussels leaves at 12:03 AM.
The distance by train from Waterloo to Brussels is 9 miles (16 km).
The last train from Waterloo to Brussels leaves at 11:48 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Waterloo to Brussels.
Yes, there is a direct train from Waterloo to Brussels. This service operates 16 times per day, provided by Regional, SNCB | BUS.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Waterloo to Brussels.
The train station in Waterloo that goes to Brussels is Waterloo, which connects to Brussels-Central.
The train journey from Waterloo to Brussels offers a mix of urban and suburban views, with stretches of picturesque countryside, charming Belgian towns, and glimpses of historical architecture, making it moderately scenic.
Yes, you can take the train from Waterloo to Brussels.
Popular day trips by train from Brussels include Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Lille, Rotterdam.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Belgium uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments widely accepted in cities, restaurants, and shops, though carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Brussels, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Grand Place, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include distraction techniques and fake petitions. It's advisable to stay vigilant, avoid displaying expensive items, and use official taxi services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Waterloo to Brussels

Most Waterloo to Brussels trains use the Waterloo to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels-Nord. Use this guide to compare Waterloo and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Waterloo
Arrival train stations in Brussels
WaterlooDiningWCBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Waterloo from Waterloo city centre

Waterloo is 1 km from Waterloo city centre. Check local transport options before travel.

Waterloo train station facilities and services

Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Waterloo.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Waterloo: WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Waterloo: Bike Parking.

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