There are 9 ways to get from London to Duffel by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duffel
Bus via Wilrijk Bist
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Take the bus from Victoria, Green Line Coach Station to Antwerp
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Duffel
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Duffel
Fly London Heathrow to Brussels, train
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Brussels (BRU)
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Take the train from Malines to Duffel
Fly London City to Rotterdam, train
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM)
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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
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Take the train from Anvers-Central to Duffel
Fly London City to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
Fly London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
London to Duffel by train
The train journey time between London and Duffel is around 3h 23m and covers a distance of around 404 km. This includes an average layover time of around 27 min. Operated by Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), the London to Duffel train service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Duffel. Typically 21 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Duffel is 800 14689.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Duffel is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Duffel is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Duffel is to bus which costs £22 - £28 and takes 10h 2m.
The quickest way to get from London to Duffel is to train which costs £90 - £300 and takes 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Duffel. However, there are services departing from Victoria, Green Line Coach Station and arriving at Duffel Leopoldstraat via Antwerpen G. Le Grellelaan, Wilrijk Bist and Mortsel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Duffel. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Duffel via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between London and Duffel is 325 km.
The best way to get from London to Duffel without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £300.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from London to Duffel, including transfers.
London to Duffel bus services, operated by Autokar Polska, depart from Victoria, Green Line Coach Station.
London to Duffel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Duffel is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Wilrijk Bist, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 33m.
- Distance: 325.5 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between London, England and Duffel, Belgium?
You can take a train from London King's Cross to Duffel via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, Autokar Polska operates a bus from Victoria, Green Line Coach Station to Antwerp 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 5h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €600
Flights from London City to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €490
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €700
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €1000 - €2300
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €350
- Standard
- €100 - €130
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190
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- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Duffel
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
- 1st Class
- €8 - €12
Train from Malines to Duffel
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €5
- 1st Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Anvers-Central to Duffel
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €6
- 1st Class
- €6 - €9
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €45 - €65
- Comfort
- €55 - €75
- Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €50 - €75
- Comfort
- €65 - €85
- Premium
- €75 - €110
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Victoria, Green Line Coach Station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
London to Duffel bus services, operated by Autokar Polska, arrive at Antwerp station.
Duffel is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:38 in London and 11:38 in Duffel.
London to Duffel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Duffel station.
Rwandair Express, Brussels Airlines and British Airways offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport.
Book your London to Duffel train tickets online with Omio.
There are 749+ hotels available in Duffel. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.