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

The cheapest way to get from London to Alken is to bus and train which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Alken is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct train between London and Alken?

No, there is no direct train from London to Alken. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Alken via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from London to Alken?

The distance between London and Alken is 458 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Alken without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from London to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Alken train from?

London to Alken train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.

What is the time difference between London and Alken?

Alken is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 1:42 PM in London and 2:42 PM in Alken.

Where does the London to Alken train arrive?

London to Alken train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

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

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Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 634+ hotels available in Alken.

London to Alken - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from London to Alken by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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 London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain Ic / ...
3h 27m
€66–208
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Alkentrain Ic / ...
11h 10m
€47–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alkencar
5h 1m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Alkentrain
5h 13m
€96–268
Train via Alken Kerk
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain Ic / ...
3h 57m
€82–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Alkencar
6h 15m
€90–141
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain
6h 48m
€147–395

London to Alken by train

32Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between London, England and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Alken via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 27m.

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