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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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $453.
Distance: 469 miles (755 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$453 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 28m Average total duration 18h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 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 Edinburgh to Brussels:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $147 (€119).
A flight is $323 (€261) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $453 (€366).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 18h 58m.
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$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 73226:45 AM1h45Edinburgh Airport9:30 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN206412:40 PM1h40Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMBrussels Airport$2661One-way0 transfers
Other options
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91589:30 AM12h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1431One-way1 transfer - C02015+91588:30 AM13h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1621One-way1 transfer
- C02006+91489:30 AM9h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:05 PMBrussels-Midi$1631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM26h40Edinburgh, Bus Station12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$2061One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM24h55Edinburgh, Bus Station12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$2751One-way2 transfers
- FR 73521:40 PM1h45Edinburgh Airport4:25 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$511One-way0 transfers
U23301+93527:20 AM6h46Edinburgh Airport3:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2161One-way1 transfer- U23301+93647:20 AM8h46Edinburgh Airport5:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brussels:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $147 (€119).
A flight is $323 (€261) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $453 (€366).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 18h 58m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Cityjet, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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