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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $447.
Distance: 469 miles (755 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$447 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 26m Average total duration 18h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Brussels
How to get from Edinburgh to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 73228:00 PM1h45Edinburgh Airport10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 73228:00 PM1h45Edinburgh Airport10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN206412:40 PM1h40Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMBrussels Airport$3531One-way0 transfers
Other options
C40879 · GR003300 · N25387+
91487:00 AM12h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:05 PMBrussels-Midi$3781One-way3 transfers
Y11818 · GR003200 · Y11968+
91487:30 AM11h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:05 PMBrussels-Midi$3901One-way3 transfers
Y11820 · GR003100 · N25386+
91488:00 AM11h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:05 PMBrussels-Midi$3961One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM26h40Edinburgh, Bus Station12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$2131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM26h50Edinburgh, Bus Station12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$2191One-way2 transfers
U27838+
93768:20 AM9h46Edinburgh Airport7:06 PMBrussels-Midi$3291One-way1 transfer
LH2525+
LH55845:15 PM4h40Edinburgh Airport10:55 PMBrussels Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
U23301+
93766:45 AM11h21Edinburgh Airport7:06 PMBrussels-Midi$3221One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Brussels
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brussels:
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $67 (€54).
A flight is $421 (€337) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $447 (€358).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 21h 5m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Eurostar, Lumo to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Brussels by bus.
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