The average train between Waterloo and France takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo to France. 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 hourly between Waterloo and France. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo is at 8:10 PM which arrives into France at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterloo to France? 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 Waterloo to France. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at France station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Waterloo to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Waterloo to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Waterloo and France is 492.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours.