How to get from London to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 198 miles (320 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $41 - $164 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 7 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $164 (€143) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Infobus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 198 miles (320 km) from London to Brussels. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $41 (€36). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Infobus, Brussels Airlines or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Brussels.
Those traveling from London to Brussels are spoiled for choice with buses, trains and flights leaving every day of the week. Those wishing to fly can take regular flights from all major London airports. The Eurostar train service is the fastest way to make the trip and whisks passengers from city center to city center daily. Buses take longer to complete the journey but are an inexpensive and convenient option.
Trains from London to Brussels | Buses from London to Brussels | Flights from London to Brussels
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€34 |
7:30 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€123 |
2:01 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€114 |
1:05 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels. Most buses traveling from London to Brussels depart from London's and take at least 6 and a half hours to arrive at Brussels' bus station. Approximately 15 buses travel from London to Brussels every day, with the first bus departing London at 5:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Brussels include RegioJet, Ouibus, and National Express.
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from London to Brussels; however, when travel time to and from London and Brussels' airports are taken into consideration taking a Eurostar train is actually the fastest way to travel. Flights traveling from London to Brussels depart from one of London's 6 airports and arrive at Brussels airport after an hour of flight time. Airlines that travel directly from London to Brussels include Brussels Airlines and British Airways.
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Brussels. Taking the Eurostar is almost 2 hours faster than flying from London to Paris when traveling to and from London and Brussels' airports is taken into consideration, while only being €9 more on average. Similarly, taking the train is at least 4 and a half hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from London to Brussels depart from St Pancras train station and take at least 2 hours to arrive at either Brussels' Midi or Centrale train station. While flying from London to Brussels is usually cheaper than booking a train, traveling to and from Brussels and London's airports is quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from London to Brussels by train allows you to arrive in Brussels' city center and immediately connect to public transportation.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $25 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Brussels travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Brussels from London including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
There are 3 travel options to Brussels from London. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $41 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from London to Brussels:
Taking a bus costs $123 (€107) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $164 (€143) for the same trip.
A bus is $84 (€73) less than a train with an average ticket price of $125 (€109) from London to Brussels.
The quickest way to travel to Brussels from London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 30 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 5 min of travel time.
The London to Brussels distance is around 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Brussels is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Brussels from London as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Brussels:
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Yes, there are direct routes from London to Brussels with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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