Atomium - How to get there from the Eurostar train station?

How do I get there and how long/how much would that jounrey cost. How long should I spend in the Atomium to see everythng?

Thanks

The nearest Métro station to the Atomium is Heysel / Heizel. The métro in Brussels is getting changed some time round now, so I can't direct you on lines - ther wasn't a direct connection before but I think there might be now, or at least a shorter route round. www.stib.be is the website, and there is an English option also. A singe ticket is about 1,50€, but it is not that much more for a day ticket, especially as you'd need a return anyway - I think a day ticket is about 4€.

From Bruxelles Midi / Brussel Zuid (or Gare du Midi / Zuidstation, as it is listed on the public transport maps), it should take about 1/2, though again, if there is a shorter route now, it will be much less.

Thanks, I have the Eurostar tickets and I know you can get free travel for 24 hours, is this limited to trains do you reckon? Is food pricey around there that you're aware of?
Cheers

you are about right but the prices for the train whent a little bit up. so count for your trip about 2 euros for your ticket more
there is a direct metro connection and you go to heizel and it will be about 5 min walk then you can miss it

this is to look for the train, sometimes to take a train can be faster: http://www.b-rail.be/main/E/index.php this will be direct in english

and yes like jennah said: http://www.stib.be/index.htm?guest_user=guest_en will be for the metro hours

there are also buses but no english website for that: www.delijn.be

Thanks will try to stay with thte train if we can

But food options there? Best place to eat about 2 hours on the train from London?