Luxembourg to London by train or plane: Eurostar via Brussels or Paris
London is about six hours from Luxembourg by train — one change in Brussels or Paris onto the Eurostar. Here is how both routes work, how much they cost, the border checks to allow for, and when flying makes more sense.
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| Route | Legs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Via Brussels | InterCity Luxembourg → Brussels-Midi (about 3h15, hourly) + Eurostar → London St Pancras (2h) | Flexible: the InterCity ticket is valid on any train that day. |
| Via Paris | TGV Luxembourg → Paris Est (about 2h10) + walk 7 minutes to Gare du Nord + Eurostar (about 2h20) | Fewer TGVs; both trains need reservations. |
Via Brussels: the everyday route
Take the hourly Belgian InterCity to Brussels-Midi (€21.30 in 2nd class, valid on any train that day — see Luxembourg to Brussels and Belgium), then the Eurostar to London St Pancras in two hours. Eurostar fares work like airfares — the earliest advance fares start around £51 one way. Booking opens up to 11 months ahead. Rail Europe and Trainline can sell the whole journey in one booking; or book the Eurostar on eurostar.com and the Brussels ticket on b-europe.com.
Check-in and border checks: Eurostar closes check-in 30 minutes before departure in London and asks for at least 45 minutes in Brussels, because passport and security checks happen before you board. On the way to London, allow a comfortable margin in Brussels after the InterCity arrives. Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU’s Entry/Exit System when entering Schengen — see Entering Luxembourg: Schengen, EES and ETIAS.
Via Paris
Take the TGV to Paris Gare de l’Est (about 2h10, Luxembourg to Paris by train), walk about seven minutes to Gare du Nord, and take the Eurostar to London (about 2h20). There are fewer TGVs than InterCities, and both trains are reservation-only, so allow at least 60 minutes in Paris outbound and 90 on the way back. The advantage: a stop in Paris.
Flying instead
Flights between Luxembourg and London are short and frequent; check which London airport you arrive at and how long the trip into the city takes. Luxair also added Edinburgh to its network in 2026. From Luxembourg Airport the tram and buses to the city are free — Luxembourg Airport to the city centre.
Luxembourgish for the trip
A few sentences from the official dictionary, each with its native recording — the kind you will use on the platform and on the bus. More in Luxembourgish on the bus and the train.
Ech fueren d’nächst Woch an England
Literally: I’m going to England next week.
London ass d’Haaptstad vun England
Literally: London is the capital of England.
Hues de däi Koffer scho gepaakt?
Literally: Have you packed your suitcase yet?
Ass dës Plaz nach fräi?
Literally: Is this seat still free?
Ech hu mer e Billjee kaaft, fir mam Zuch op Léck ze fueren
Literally: I bought a ticket to go to Liège by train.
Meaning: Billjee (ticket) comes from French billet. The verb is kafen — kaaft is its past participle.
Also useful on the road, each with native audio: good morning, good evening, yes and no, nice to meet you — and the words for food, times and dates, the weather and money.
The verbs you need on any journey: fueren (to go by vehicle), huelen (to take), ukommen (to arrive), waarden (to wait), bezuelen (to pay) and reesen (to travel).
Moving from the UK to Luxembourg? Many jobs run in English, but the country’s own languages open doors — see which language to learn first, is Luxembourgish hard for English speakers? and how to learn Luxembourgish online.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Luxembourg to London?
Around six hours with one change — via Brussels (InterCity about 3h15 + Eurostar 2h) or via Paris (TGV about 2h10 + Eurostar about 2h20), plus check-in time.
Is it cheaper via Brussels or via Paris?
Usually via Brussels: the InterCity is a fixed €21.30 and the Eurostar is booked separately. Via Paris both trains have rising fares.
How early must I check in for the Eurostar?
At least 30 minutes before departure in London and 45 minutes in Brussels, as border and security checks happen before boarding.
Is there a direct train from Luxembourg to London?
No — you always change in Brussels or Paris.
Can I buy Luxembourg to London as one ticket?
Yes, through Rail Europe or Trainline, which combine the InterCity or TGV with the Eurostar.
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