London to Brussels

The bustling metropolis of Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the administrative centre of the European Union. With its unusual blend of politics and culture, Brussels has no shortage when it comes to things to do and places to visit. The Grand Palace, one of Europe's most magnificent squares, resplendent with its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses is situated in the heart of the city. The iconic statue of Manneke Pis, which depicts a little boy urinating into a fountain, the impressive cathedral of Saints Michel and Gudule and the Royal Palace, the home of the King of Belgium are the other famous landmarks of the city. While most people instantly associate Brussels with beer and chocolate, the city has a lot more to offer. Its temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters and a wide variety of sights and avenues of entertainment make Brussels one the most sought after destinations in Europe. For the most part, Brussels is a bilingual city, with about 85% of the native populations speaking French. The other major language is Flemish.

Eurostar to Brussels - The Eurostar provides a smooth and comfortable journey from Lille to Brussels and makes the distance seem much lesser than it is. Taking the Eurostar train from Lille to Brussels is the fastest option to get from one city to the other. The Eurostar train leaves from Lille train station and arrives at Brussels Midi train station. The duration of the travel time from Lille to Brussels is about 35 minutes. However, if you are travelling by Eurostar from St. Pancras London to Lille, the journey will take about 1 hour 20 minutes. Lille is the main junction point for high speed trains like Eurostar, Thalys and TGV to travel to Brussels, Paris, Disneyland Paris, Amsterdam and other mainland Europe destinations.

Travel in Brussels by Metro/Tram - Brussels Midi Eurostar Train Station is connected to both the metro and tram networks. The Metro Line 2, the Premetro (Tram Tunnel) and the suburban rail services can be availed from the Eurostar Brussels Gare du Midi Station.

Eurostar fares vary according to the time of the year and how early you book your Eurostar ticket. Weekend tickets tend to cost less than weekday tickets.