Antwerp to London by bus: A thrilling low-cost adventure across borders

Two London cab drivers

 

Traveling by air, according to the International Air Transport Association, is the safest form of transportation accessible today. However, the reality is that many of the wonders of modern technology and the splendors of natural creation are lost when one is in the air. Traveling by bus often provides glimpses of diverse landscapes and natural views through the bus windows.

 

The idealist who said, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” was aware of the fact that boredom, exhaustion, and even despair can set in after working without taking a vacation. I therefore decided to travel to the United Kingdom to experience a new atmosphere, take in the sight of blossoming flowers, see urban and rural landscapes, and rejuvenate my thoughts.

 

As with all of my prior trips, I took the bus from Antwerp to London rather than flying, and I loved this one as well. At 13.30, the bus carrying people from various European nations departed from Brussels. With his assistant to take over the wheel when he is tired, the experienced driver traveled through the most breathtaking landscape of verdant trees and winding bridges that connected in different directions.

 

An old notion that keeps coming back to me whenever I’m on these beautiful roads is that the pristine environments are so amazing, stunning, and unexpected that I wish my own nation, Ghana, were like this. After a two-hour journey from Brussels, the first stop was Lille, a stunning city that is the fourth largest in France. It boasts an exceptional culture and excellent connectivity to three major European cities.

 

I must, however, provide adequate information about my journey to travel enthusiasts before I continue writing. It is not an expensive journey. Traveling from cities in Europe to London or various areas of the UK is relatively inexpensive. There are enough promotions and discounted rates because there are specific seasons and months to entice travelers.

 

For example, I only paid 29 euros for my ticket from Brussels, Belgium, to London and returned to Belgium. That is less expensive than purchasing a high-quality pair of jeans. However, due to a small amount of disappointment, several of the bus’s passengers didn’t enjoy the ride, since they were expecting to cross the channel with a ferry but not a Eurotunnel train.

 

The Channel Tunnel is an underwater passageway that connects northern France and southern England. In addition to operating a railway shuttle between Folkestone and Calais, Eurotunnel also transports people in cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

 

We had to wait more than an hour to cross the channel after the drivers discovered that one of the trains was stuck in the tunnel. It is very frightening to hear such news, but try not to be alarmed. It’s a normal event that doesn’t happen very often.

 

Finally, we crossed the channel and were back on the road. Within three hours, we arrived at the Victoria Coach Station. The wonderful experience in my United Kingdom tour will be the second part of this article, captioned:

 

Surprising and confusing London: How to find your way

 

London may appear to be a tiny city on the map, it’s actually much more confusing and occasionally complex to explore, especially if you don’t know how to utilize the underground tubes or which train or bus to take to get where you’re going.

 

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