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

The cheapest way to get from London to Alken is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 5m.

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 51m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Alken. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Alken Kerk via Brussels South and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 51m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from London to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Alken bus from?

London to Alken bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Alken?

The best way to get from London to Alken is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the London to Alken bus arrive?

London to Alken bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

What is the time difference between London and Alken?

Alken is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:52 AM in London and 12:52 PM in Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 642+ hotels available in Alken.

London to Alken - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from London to Alken by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alkentrain Ic / ...
3h 51m
€77–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Hasselt Stationbus N84
10h 5m
€32–44
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
4h 56m
€96–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from Bruges to Alkentrain Ic / ...
10h 24m
€55–105
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 10m
€97–142
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 37m
€152–425
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
4. Take the train from Louvain to Alkentrain
7h 14m
€136–445
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Bilzen Station perron 2bus
4. Take the train from Bilzen to Hasselttrain
7h 40m
€90–285

London to Alken by train and bus

56Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.2 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Alken Kerk via Bruxelles-Midi, Alken, and Alken Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Alken Kerk via Brussels South, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 10h 5m.

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