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

The cheapest way to get from London to Balen is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Balen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 44m and costs €190 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Balen?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Balen. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between London and Balen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Balen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from London to Balen?

The distance between London and Balen is 477 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Balen without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from London to Balen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Balen bus from?

London to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Balen train from?

London to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Balen?

The best way to get from London to Balen is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the London to Balen bus arrive?

London to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between London and Balen?

Balen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:54 AM in London and 8:54 AM in Balen.

Where does the London to Balen train arrive?

London to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
4h 50m
€132–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus N814
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
11h 36m
€40–59
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Balencar
4h 44m
€196–224
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
5h 31m
€133–434
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain Ic / ...
5h
€125–229
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
5h 21m
€56–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Balencar
5h 53m
€71–147
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 Anvers-Berchem to Balentrain
5h 53m
€95–330
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 Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
6h 48m
€144–460
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain
6h 48m
€119–403

London to Balen by train

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Distance: 477.3 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 11h 36m.

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