How to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $629.

Distance: 469 miles (755 km)

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Train
Bus

$122

Average price

Cheapest

$629

Average price

$131

Average price

5h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

19h 26m

Average total duration

18h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Ryanair

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Lumo

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Brussels to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
06:00AM24h25
Brussels
06:25AMEdinburgh
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:00AM24h25
Brussels
06:25AMEdinburgh
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:30AM23h55
Brussels
06:25AMEdinburgh
$1111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:45PM30h50
Brussels
09:35PMEdinburgh
$1251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:40PM27h55
Brussels
09:35PMEdinburgh
$2491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Brussels to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average $62 (€50).

A flight is $608 (€493) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average $629 (€510).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 9m.

Bus takes on average 22h 20m.

The distance from Brussels to Edinburgh is approximately 469 miles (755 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Edinburgh 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 Brussels to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Eurostar to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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