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

The cheapest way to get from London to Balen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Balen is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €80 - €350.

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 Station perron 2 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

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 Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from London to Balen?

The distance between London and Balen is 458 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 42m and costs €80 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 42m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 43m.

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 7:37 PM in London and 8:37 PM in Balen.

Where does the London to Balen train arrive?

London to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Balen?

There are 471+ hotels available in Balen.

London to Balen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from London to Balen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to HerentalsIc / ...
4h 42m
€84–344
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoort
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-BerchemIc / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to BalenIc / ...
8h 42m
€32–53
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Balen
4h 43m
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
5h 4m
€121–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
11h 43m
€43–114
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Balen
5h 51m
€97–136
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Balen
5h 23m
€99–256
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
6h 19m
€127–406
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
6h 21m
€126–412
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balen
7h 35m
€94–272

London to Balen by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.2 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Balen via Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Station Merodelei, Turnhout Station perron 2, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 11h 43m.

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