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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 bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €363.

Distance: 469 miles (755 km)

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Bus

€363

Average price

€121

Average price

€111

Average price

Cheapest

7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

19h 15m

Average total duration

18h 45m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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
01:40PM1h40
Edinburgh Airport
04:20PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 7322
01:40PM1h40
Edinburgh Airport
04:20PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 7322
01:40PM1h40
Edinburgh Airport
04:20PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02944 · W02816+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9158
10:52AM10h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:35PMBrussels-Midi
$3071One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW01975 · W02840+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9158
08:52AM12h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:35PMBrussels-Midi
$3071One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW01975 · W02840+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9148
08:52AM10h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
08:05PMBrussels-Midi
$3331One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15AM27h20
Edinburgh, Bus Station
03:35PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1841One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:45PM26h50
Edinburgh, Bus Station
12:35AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$1721One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM26h40
Edinburgh, Bus Station
12:45PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
$2391One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA1441 · BA438+Eurostar9376
10:00AM8h06
Edinburgh Airport
07:06PMBrussels-Midi
$2791One-way
2 transfers
Edelweiss AirLX8291+Brussels AirlinesLX4556
07:40AM4h55
Edinburgh Airport
01:35PMBrussels Airport
$3181One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1441 · BA440+Eurostar9382
10:00AM9h06
Edinburgh Airport
08:06PMBrussels-Midi
$3101One-way
2 transfers

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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 $42 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Brussels:

A flight is $21 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $63 (€49).

A flight is $419 (€330) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Brussels costing on average $461 (€363).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 19h 40m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Brussels is approximately 469 miles (755 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Brussels is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, 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, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Brussels:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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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