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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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$308 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Brussels:
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brussels costing on average $308 (€248).
A bus is $299 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brussels costing on average $378 (€305).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Brussels
How to get from London to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
68001897:30 PM9h00London, Victoria Coach Station5:30 AMCentral Station$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 68001897:30 PM9h00London, Victoria Coach Station5:30 AMCentral Station$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN21046:50 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport8:55 AMBrussels Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 91066:16 AM1h57London St Pancras International (STP)9:13 AMBrussels-Midi$2221One-way0 transfers
- 91485:04 PM2h01London St Pancras International (STP)8:05 PMBrussels-Midi$2291One-way0 transfers
- 91107:04 AM2h01London St Pancras International (STP)10:05 AMBrussels-Midi$2291One-way0 transfers
07:00 AM7h45London, Victoria Coach Station3:45 PMCentral Station$541One-way0 transfers
U28682+93985:00 PM5h06London Gatwick Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$1821One-way1 transfer
LX349+LX45505:15 PM4h15London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMBrussels Airport$2131One-way1 transfer- U22519+93984:00 PM6h06London Luton Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2201One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from London to Brussels
Those traveling from London to Brussels are spoiled for choice with buses, trains and flights leaving every day of the week. Those wishing to fly can take regular flights from all major London airports. The Eurostar train service is the fastest way to make the trip and whisks passengers from city center to city center daily. Buses take longer to complete the journey but are an inexpensive and convenient option.
Trains from London to Brussels | Buses from London to Brussels | Flights from London to Brussels
London to Brussels Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€34 |
7:30 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€123 |
2:01 h |
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€114 |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Brussels?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels. Most buses traveling from London to Brussels depart from London's and take at least 6 and a half hours to arrive at Brussels' bus station. Approximately 15 buses travel from London to Brussels every day, with the first bus departing London at 5:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Brussels include RegioJet, Ouibus, and National Express.
Fastest way to travel from London to Brussels
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from London to Brussels; however, when travel time to and from London and Brussels' airports are taken into consideration taking a Eurostar train is actually the fastest way to travel. Flights traveling from London to Brussels depart from one of London's 6 airports and arrive at Brussels airport after an hour of flight time. Airlines that travel directly from London to Brussels include Brussels Airlines and British Airways.
Most popular way to travel from London to Brussels
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Brussels. Taking the Eurostar is almost 2 hours faster than flying from London to Paris when traveling to and from London and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration, while only being €9 more on average. Similarly, taking the train is at least 4 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from London to Brussels depart from St Pancras train station and take at least 2 hours to arrive at either Brussels' Midi or Centrale train station. While flying from London to Brussels is usually cheaper than booking a train, traveling to and from Brussels and London's airports is quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from London to Brussels by train allows you to arrive in Brussels' city center and immediately connect to public transportation.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Brussels:
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brussels costing on average $308 (€248).
A bus is $299 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brussels costing on average $378 (€305).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, TopBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Brussels by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
- 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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