The average train between Brussels and Béthune takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Béthune. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Béthune at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Béthune? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Bethune station via Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Brussels to Béthune train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Béthune train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bethune station.
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The distance between Brussels and Béthune is 125.5 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bethune via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 1h 32m.