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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $88, while a train costs an average of $450.
Distance: 469 miles (755 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $450 Average price | $157 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brussels:
A flight is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $157 (€127).
A flight is $362 (€294) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $450 (€366).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 19h 30m.
You'll arrive about 9h 7m sooner (2h 17m by flight vs 11h 24m by car) and save roughly $120 (€98) compared to fuel and tolls ($88 (€72) vs $208 (€170)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 73226:45 AM1h45Edinburgh Airport9:30 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$441One-way0 transfers
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- FR 73226:45 AM1h45Edinburgh Airport9:30 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN206412:40 PM1h40Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMBrussels Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
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915810:30 AM11h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2071One-way1 transfer 
W34060 · W34191+9158+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross10:52 AM10h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:35 PMBrussels-Midi$2531One-way3 transfers- C01942+915210:30 AM9h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:09 PMBrussels-Midi$2551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM24h20Edinburgh, Bus Station12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$901One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM26h40Edinburgh, Bus Station12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$991One-way2 transfers
BA1465 · BA3865:50 AM7h35Edinburgh Airport2:25 PMBrussels Airport$2261One-way1 transfer- BA1465 · BA3905:50 AM12h20Edinburgh Airport7:10 PMBrussels Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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U278389:20 AM9h46Edinburgh Airport8:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brussels:
A flight is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $157 (€127).
A flight is $362 (€294) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $450 (€366).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 19h 30m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Eurostar, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Brussels by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic.
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