Eurostar has announced a new direct train route linking London St Pancras International with Antwerpen-Centraal in Belgium. The service is due to launch on December 14, giving travelers a new rail option for winter trips and Christmas breaks.
The new connection will make it easier for passengers leaving London to reach Antwerp, a city often described as the diamond capital of Europe. By adding Antwerp to its network in this way, Eurostar is expanding choices for people looking for a short European getaway by train.
However, the journey home appears to be less straightforward than the outbound trip from London. While the new service is being promoted as a direct route to Antwerp, the return side does not seem to offer the same simple arrangement, which could matter for travelers planning a quick festive break.
Even so, the launch is likely to attract interest from passengers who prefer rail travel over flying and want a direct route from London into one of Belgium’s best-known cities. With the start date set for mid-December, the new London to Antwerp Eurostar route arrives just in time for the holiday travel period.
