There are 9 ways to get from London to Merksem by train, car, car train, plane, tram, train (Eurostar), 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 London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 8m€49–119Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merksemcar
4h 13m€193–216Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train, line 2 tram
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareeltram
3h 51m€126–386Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
3h 11m€153–242Train via London St Pancras Intl (Eurostar)
- 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 Thalys
3h 18m€152–242Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Merksemcar
5h 20m€83–173Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, line 2 tram
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the tram from Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B to Merksem Oudebareeltram
4h 22m€90–295Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 9m€151–442Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 11m€121–386
London to Merksem by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Merksem is to train via Brussels which costs €45 - €120 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from London to Merksem is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from London to Merksem. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via Bruxelles-Midi and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between London and Merksem is 423 km.
The best way to get from London to Merksem without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from London to Merksem, including transfers.
London to Merksem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
Merksem is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:42 AM in London and 9:42 AM in Merksem.
London to Merksem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.
There are 1158+ hotels available in Merksem.
What companies run services between London, England and Merksem, Belgium?
You can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Merksem Oudebareel via Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron B in around 3h 8m.
- 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 City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- 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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