How to travel from London to Brussels

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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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €69.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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€238

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€84

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€716

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2h 32m

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8h 44m

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8h 14m

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5h 12m

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2h 12m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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Eurostar

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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British Airways

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from London to Brussels

How to get from London to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Sindbad0
07:00AM7h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:45PMCentral Station
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Sindbad0
07:00AM7h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:45PMCentral Station
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2104
06:50AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:55AMBrussels Airport
$2211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9106
06:16AM1h57
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:13AMBrussels-Midi
$1711One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9114
08:16AM1h57
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:13AMBrussels-Midi
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9126
11:04AM2h01
London St Pancras International (STP)
02:05PMBrussels-Midi
$2501One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(London -> Prague)
11:00AM6h30
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
06:30PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$561One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU25707+Eurostar9398
02:35PM7h31
London Southend Airport
11:06PMBrussels-Midi
$1221One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU22513+Eurostar9398
02:55PM7h11
London Luton Airport
11:06PMBrussels-Midi
$1291One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU22517+Eurostar9398
12:15PM9h51
London Luton Airport
11:06PMBrussels-Midi
$1301One-way
1 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.

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London to Brussels Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€34

7:30 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€123

2:01 h

2 Weeks Ahead

flight

€114

1:05 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from London to Brussels?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from London to Brussels

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Brussels there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 61,40% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Brussels. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Brussels:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brussels costing on average $87 (€69).

A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brussels costing on average $108 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from London to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 0m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from London to Brussels is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Brussels is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Brussels:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, SWISS, LAER, Air Dolomiti to go to Brussels by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, Sindbad to go to Brussels by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from London to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, Luxembourg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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