Gatwick Airport to Brussels - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane

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Train

Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

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Bus

Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West

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Bus via Brussels-North train station

Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels-North train station

Drive, Eurotunnel

Drive from Gatwick Airport to Folkestone
Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brussels

Drive, car ferry

Drive from Gatwick Airport to Dover
Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
Drive from Calais to Brussels

Fly London Gatwick to Brussels

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Brussels (BRU)

Fly London Gatwick to Amsterdam Schiphol, train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train to London Heathrow, fly to Brussels

Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Brussels (BRU)

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Gatwick Airport to Brussels by train

The train journey time between Gatwick Airport and Brussels is around 3h 48m and covers a distance of around 419 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Thameslink and Eurostar, the Gatwick Airport to Brussels train service departs from Gatwick Airport and arrives in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. Typically 43 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

43 Weekly Trains

3h 48m Average Duration

€127 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Gatwick Airport to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 5m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels?

The quickest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels is to fly which costs £45 - £280 and takes 3h 13m.

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Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport station to Brussels. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

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How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Brussels?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Brussels is 317 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £110 - £310.

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How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Brussels bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Brussels bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

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Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Brussels train from?

Gatwick Airport to Brussels train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

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Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Brussels?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Brussels is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £280 and takes 3h 13m.

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Distance: 317.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Brussels via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport to Brussels via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria Green Line Station in around 10h 5m.

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