London to Antwerp by bus
Antwerp lies 316 km (196 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 385 km (239 mi) of road.
| London | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Population | 9 million | 529,247 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
Clocks in Antwerp are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 5 h 55 min journey lands 6 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Antwerp
Crossing from United Kingdom into Belgium: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from London to Antwerp
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Staying in Antwerp
Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp. Of the 464 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (265), and 12 are five-star. Across 254 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 323,134 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Antwerp from London?
316 km (196 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 385 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Antwerp by bus?
About 5 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Antwerp?
Antwerp is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Brussels against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Antwerp?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Antwerp?
Our booking partner lists 820 places to stay in Antwerp, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.