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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $828.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$828 Average price | $198 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 London:
A bus is $130 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average $198 (€165).
A bus is $760 (€634) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average $828 (€690).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Tickets start at around $828 (€690) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-769.72 (€-641.94). The journey takes 7h 53m versus 4h 51m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to London
How to get from Brussels to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
012:20 PM8h10Brussels7:30 PMLondon$431One-way0 transfers
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- 012:20 PM8h10Brussels7:30 PMLondon$431One-way0 transfers
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BA3919:15 PM1h05Brussels Airport9:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3961One-way0 transfers
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- 91137:56 AM2h01Brussels-Midi8:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1871One-way0 transfers
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20576:53 AM3h04Brussels8:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1931One-way1 transfer - 91453:56 PM2h01Brussels-Midi4:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM11h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$821One-way1 transfer
SN20954:55 PM1h10Brussels Airport5:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers- SN21039:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
- SN20939:55 AM1h20Brussels Airport10:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Brussels to London
Traveling from Brussels to London is a 373 kilometers direct journey that takes 1:10 h by airplane. You can also reach London from Brussels via train or bus. Direct trains take approximately 2:45 h while buses take at least 6½ hours.
Trains from Brussels to London | Buses from Brussels to London | Flights from Brussels to London
Brussels to London Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€27 |
6:50 h |
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€147 |
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What is the best way to travel from Brussels to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London. Most buses traveling from Brussels to London depart from either Brussels' Gare du Nord or Rue de France bus station and take at least 6:50 h to arrive at London's Victoria Coach station. Approximately 10 buses travel from Brussels to London every day, with the first bus departing Brussels at 12:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Brussels to London include Eurolines, Ouibus, and Flixbus.
Fastest way to travel from Brussels to London
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Brussels to London; 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 Brussels to London depart from Brussels airport and arrive at one of London's 5 airports after 1:10 h of flight time. Airlines that travel directly from Brussels to London include Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, and AeroCondor.
Most popular way to travel from Brussels to London
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to London. 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 €26 more expensive on average. Similarly, taking the train is almost 5 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from Brussels to London depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and take at least 2 hours to arrive at London St Pancras train station. While flying from Brussels to London is usually cheaper than booking a train, traveling to and from Brussels and London's airports is quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from Brussels to London by train allows you to arrive in London's city center and immediately connect to public transportation.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to London:
A bus is $130 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average $198 (€165).
A bus is $760 (€634) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average $828 (€690).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Indigo Airlines, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, ITA to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TopBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad, Infobus, TopBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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