What is the cheapest way to get from Balen to London?

The cheapest way to get from Balen to London is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balen to London?

The fastest way to get from Balen to London is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Balen and London?

No, there is no direct train from Balen to London. However, there are services departing from Balen and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Herentals and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Balen to London?

The distance between Balen and London is 286 miles.

How do I travel from Balen to London without a car?

The best way to get from Balen to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Balen to London?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Balen to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balen to London bus from?

Balen to London bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Turnhout Station perron 5.

Where do I catch the Balen to London train from?

Balen to London train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Balen to London?

The best way to get from Balen to London is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Balen to London bus arrive?

Balen to London bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 station.

What is the time difference between Balen and London?

London is 1h behind Balen. It is currently 10:05 PM in Balen and 9:05 PM in London.

Where does the Balen to London train arrive?

Balen to London train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Balen to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

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Balen to London - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Balen and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Balen to London. However, there are services departing from Balen Markt and arriving at London Victoria via Mol Gemeenschapsschool, Turnhout Station perron 5 and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

There are 12 ways to get from Balen to London by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5h 9m
£114–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3bus X41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to London Victoriabus N814
12h 25m
£33–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus
8h 19m
£51–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Balen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
4h 46m
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
5h 11m
£106–314
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Balen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
5h 54m
£60–108
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Berchemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
5h 3m
£84–228
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
6h 10m
£123–310
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane AMS - LHR
6h 17m
£106–311
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane AMS - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
6h 33m
£84–236
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Balen to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane AMS - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
6h 35m
£85–239
Line 83 bus, line 272 bus, line 319 bus to Eindhoven Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Balen Markt to Lommel Donkerstraatbus
2. Take the bus from Lommel, Donkerstraat to Eersel, Busstation Eerselbus
3. Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Veldhoven, ASML-gebouw 4bus
4. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EIN - STN
7h 36m
£56–181

Balen to London by train

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.8 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Balen, Flanders, Belgium and London, England?

You can take a train from Balen to London St Pancras Intl via Herentals and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balen Markt to London Victoria via Mol Gemeenschapsschool, Turnhout Station perron 5, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 12h 25m.

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