There are 7 ways to get from London to Merchtem by train, 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- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Merchtemtrain Ic / ...
2h 42m€45–108Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merchtemcar
4h 11m€188–211Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Merchtemtrain
4h 31m€89–290Train #2
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Merchtemtrain Ic / ...
2h 42m€135–217Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Merchtemcar
5h 18m€83–168Fly London City Airport to Brussels Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LCY - BRU
6h 24m€149–316Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 5m€164–405
London to Merchtem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Merchtem is to train which costs €40 - €110 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from London to Merchtem is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from London to Merchtem. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Merchtem via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between London and Merchtem is 395 km.
The best way to get from London to Merchtem without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from London to Merchtem, including transfers.
London to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
The best way to get from London to Merchtem is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 6h 24m.
Merchtem is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:46 PM in London and 4:46 PM in Merchtem.
London to Merchtem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.
What companies run services between London, England and Merchtem, Belgium?
You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Merchtem via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, KLM, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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