How to travel from London to Zaventem

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Zaventem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 €100, while a flight costs an average of €549.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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€214

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€100

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€549

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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11h 8m

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10h 38m

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8h 12m

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6h 12m

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5h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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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 Zaventem is a bus with an average price of €102.

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

A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Zaventem costing on average €194.

A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Zaventem costing on average €199.

The fastest way to travel from London to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 10m.

Bus takes on average 11h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Zaventem including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Zaventem 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 50m sooner (1h 10m by flight vs 5h 0m by car). Tickets start at around €199 compared to roughly €20 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 Zaventem

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM12h55
    London
    8:25 AMZaventem
    631One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM12h55
    London
    8:25 AMZaventem
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM12h55
    London
    8:25 AMZaventem
    631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Zaventem

Travel to Zaventem 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 Zaventem.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Zaventem including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Zaventem is a bus with an average price of €100.

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

A bus is €114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Zaventem costing on average €214.

A bus is €449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Zaventem costing on average €549.

The fastest way to travel from London to Zaventem is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 12m.

Bus takes on average 11h 8m.

The distance from London to Zaventem is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Zaventem is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Zaventem:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Zaventem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Zaventem by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zaventem by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Zaventem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Zaventem with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from London to Zaventem often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Brussels, Charleroi, Bruges, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zaventem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Zaventem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Zaventem, primarily known for Brussels Airport, generally requires just one day for travelers transiting through or exploring the airport and its immediate surroundings.
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