How to travel from Birmingham to Antwerp

There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Antwerp including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Antwerp is a train with an average price of €53.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Antwerp:

A train is €27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average €79.

A train is €380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Antwerp costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Antwerp is by train with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Birmingham to Antwerp is approximately 282 miles (455 km).

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Antwerp is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Antwerp as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Antwerp:

• Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
• Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurostar, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways to go to Antwerp by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Antwerp by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Antwerp:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Antwerp to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Antwerp, visitors can explore the vibrant Grote Markt with its ornate guildhalls and impressive City Hall, enjoy the trendy Zurenborg neighborhood with stunning Art Nouveau architecture, and take a scenic walk along the Scheldt River. The Meir offers a lively shopping experience, while the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum provides a relaxing afternoon with contemporary artworks. Key sights include the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo, Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Antwerp Central Station, and Rubenshuis, each offering unique cultural and historical insights.

To explore Antwerp's main attractions, including its historic center, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.