How to travel from London to Charleroi

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Charleroi

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Charleroi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, while a train costs an average of $238.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Driving

$194

Average price

$238

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$113

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Cheapest

$45

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 57m

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1h 57m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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13h 57m

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13h 27m

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5h 23m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $113 (€91).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Charleroi:

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Charleroi costing on average $194 (€157).

A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Charleroi costing on average $238 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from London to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 57m.

Bus takes on average 13h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Charleroi including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Charleroi among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 26m sooner (1h 57m by flight vs 5h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $194 (€157) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from London to Charleroi

How to get from London to Charleroi by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Charleroi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM20h30
    London
    7:30 PMCharleroi
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM20h30
    London
    7:30 PMCharleroi
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:30 PM16h35
    London
    4:05 PMCharleroi
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:59 PM19h31
    London
    6:30 PMCharleroi
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM17h40
    London
    12:40 PMCharleroi
    $981One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:30 PM17h20
    London
    2:50 PMCharleroi
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Charleroi

Travel to Charleroi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Charleroi.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Charleroi including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Charleroi is a bus with an average price of $113 (€91).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Charleroi:

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Charleroi costing on average $194 (€157).

A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Charleroi costing on average $238 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from London to Charleroi is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Charleroi take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 57m.

Bus takes on average 13h 57m.

The distance from London to Charleroi is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Charleroi is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Charleroi 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 London to Charleroi:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Charleroi, Rue de la Villette (Gare de Charleroi-Sud Sortie numéro 2).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Charleroi, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, TER | SNCF to go to Charleroi by train.
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Charleroi by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Charleroi by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Charleroi:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from London to Charleroi often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Bruges, Lille, Ghent, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charleroi and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Charleroi to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Charleroi, you can enjoy the Charleroi Street Art Tour to explore vibrant murals and urban art, shop and dine at the modern Rive Gauche shopping center, or catch a basketball game or concert at the Spiroudome. For outdoor activities, visit Parc Reine Astrid for a stroll or picnic, and explore the scenic Les Aulniats nature reserve. Noteworthy sights include the historical Bois du Cazier, the extensive Musée de la Photographie, contemporary performances at Charleroi Danses, diverse art collections at BPS22, and the architecturally stunning Saint-Christophe Church.
A day or two in Charleroi is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Art Deco architecture, the Museum of Photography, and the Bois du Cazier industrial site.
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