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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$101 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $245 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Brussels to Leicester:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leicester costing on average $245 (€200).
A bus is $150 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leicester costing on average $251 (€204).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Leicester
How to get from Brussels to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM13h35Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:10 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM13h35Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:10 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA3898:05 PM1h05Brussels Airport8:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM14h00Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:35 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM15h25Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)10:45 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM15h50Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)11:10 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$861One-way1 transfer
SN21039:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
SN20939:55 AM1h20Brussels Airport10:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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LX45213:00 PM4h30Brussels Airport6:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leicester:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leicester costing on average $245 (€200).
A bus is $150 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leicester costing on average $251 (€204).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Leicester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, British Airways to go to Leicester by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways.
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