There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
4h 33m€165–266Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
11h€39–66Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Antwerpcar
3h 56m€189–218Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4h 13m€140–411Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
4h 53m€174–264Train via Redhill Bus Station
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
5h 22m€65–144Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar
5h 5m€84–175Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
4h 57m€96–279Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4h 51m€83–267Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 46m€127–370Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 31m€165–467
Gatwick to Antwerp by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Antwerp is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Antwerp is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 56m and costs €180 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Anvers-Central via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Gatwick and Antwerp is 465 km.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 33m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gatwick to Antwerp, including transfers.
Gatwick to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Antwerp train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Antwerp is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 33m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Antwerp, Belgium?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Anvers-Central via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Antwerp bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Antwerp is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 5:37 AM in Gatwick and 6:37 AM in Antwerp.
Gatwick to Antwerp train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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