Belgium and the Netherlands both offer a range of options for a short break from the UK and have a range of options to get there- many of which don't even involve flying. Belgium The Belgian capital of Brussels can be reached by train from London in around 2 hours. There is also a wide range of flight options avalable to both Brussels Airport and the airport in the nearby city of Charleroi is served by a number of low cost carriers and has regular bus connections to Brussels.