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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leicester to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, while a flight costs an average of $635.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $635 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Brussels:
A bus is $522 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Brussels costing on average $635 (€533).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€96) compared to roughly $64 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50 (-€42). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 6h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Leicester to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 PM 13h55 Leicester 9:10 AM Brussels $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:15 PM 13h55 Leicester 9:10 AM Brussels $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 PM 13h55 Leicester 9:10 AM Brussels $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 14h20 Leicester 8:20 AM Brussels $166 1 One-way 0 transfers4:45 PM 14h05 Leicester 6:50 AM Brussels $250 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Brussels:
A bus is $522 (€438) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Brussels costing on average $635 (€533).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Brussels by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways.
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