The average train between London and Heerlen takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Heerlen. 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 3 times a day between London and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London to Heerlen? 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 London to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Heerlen station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
London to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
London to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your London to Heerlen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between London and Heerlen is 431.1 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Heerlen via Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 31m.