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 €17. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €483.

Distance: 469 miles (755 km)

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€93

Average price

Cheapest

€484

Average price

€100

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

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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

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from Brussels to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 7353
06:30PM1h40
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
07:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 7323
09:00AM1h40
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
09:40AMEdinburgh Airport
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 7353
06:30PM1h40
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
07:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9125+East Midlands TrainsC52639+LNERGR029300 · C41118
10:56AM8h31
Brussels-Midi
06:27PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$4691One-way
3 transfers
Eurostar9125+East Midlands TrainsC52624+LNERGR029000 · C41082
10:56AM9h37
Brussels-Midi
07:33PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$4691One-way
3 transfers
Eurostar9125+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW01937
10:56AM12h30
Brussels-Midi
10:26PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$5211One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM31h05
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1461One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM23h55
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1801One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:10PM27h25
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$2271One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA395 · BA1440
09:35PM12h30
Brussels Airport
09:05AMEdinburgh Airport
$2681One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA395 · BA1438
09:35PM11h00
Brussels Airport
07:35AMEdinburgh Airport
$2681One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA395+Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA8700
09:35PM11h35
Brussels Airport
08:10AMEdinburgh Airport
$3171One-way
1 transfer

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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 $63 (€50).

A flight is $587 (€466) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average $608 (€483).

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 5m.

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 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains 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, LNER, 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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