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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $137.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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$297 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average $232 (€188).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average $297 (€241).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
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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.
012:00 PM7h30Central Station6:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 012:00 PM7h30Central Station6:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA3918:50 PM1h05Brussels Airport8:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 91617:56 PM2h01Brussels-Midi8:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2351One-way0 transfers
- 91178:51 AM2h06Brussels-Midi9:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2631One-way0 transfers
- 91678:57 PM2h00Brussels-Midi9:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$2921One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM11h45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1151One-way1 transfer
SN20954:55 PM1h10Brussels Airport5:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1881One-way0 transfers- SN21039:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
- SN20939:55 AM1h20Brussels Airport10:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1881One-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 |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€147 |
2:01 h |
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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 $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average $232 (€188).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average $297 (€241).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 Sindbad, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, TopBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, TopBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
- 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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