How to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels

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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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Bus

$447

Average price

$142

Average price

Cheapest

$143

Average price

7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

19h 26m

Average total duration

18h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Edinburgh to Brussels

How to get from Edinburgh to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 7322
    8:00 PM1h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 7322
    8:00 PM1h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN2064
    12:40 PM1h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:20 PMBrussels Airport
    $3531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40879 · GR003300 · N25387+Eurostar9148
    7:00 AM12h05
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:05 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3781One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11818 · GR003200 · Y11968+Eurostar9148
    7:30 AM11h35
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:05 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3901One-way
    3 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11820 · GR003100 · N25386+Eurostar9148
    8:00 AM11h05
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:05 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3961One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM26h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    12:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $2131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM26h50
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    12:35 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $2191One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU27838+Eurostar9376
    8:20 AM9h46
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2525+Brussels AirlinesLH5584
    5:15 PM4h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:55 PMBrussels Airport
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU23301+Eurostar9376
    6:45 AM11h21
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    $3221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 21h 5m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Brussels is approximately 469 miles (755 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Brussels is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Brussels:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.
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