How to travel from Luton to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, while a flight costs an average of $590.

Distance: 217 miles (350 km)

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Driving

$590

Average price

$282

Average price

$126

Average price

Cheapest

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 38m

Average total duration

4h 38m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 59m

Average total duration

10h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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British Airways

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Eurostar

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $126 (€106).

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

A bus is $156 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Brussels costing on average $282 (€237).

A bus is $464 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Brussels costing on average $590 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Brussels among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 43m sooner (4h 38m by flight vs 5h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $590 (€495) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Luton to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM11h20
    Luton
    9:30 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM11h20
    Luton
    9:30 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2104
    6:50 AM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:55 AMBrussels Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9110
    7:04 AM2h01
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:05 AMBrussels-Midi
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9110+SNCB2080
    7:04 AM3h00
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:04 AMBrussels
    $921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9110+SNCB3309
    7:04 AM2h44
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:48 AMVilvoorde station
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM11h45
    Luton
    5:55 AMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM11h15
    Luton
    6:20 PMSchaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA384
    7:45 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:55 AMBrussels Airport
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA388
    4:55 PM1h20
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2094
    11:05 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Brussels.

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There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $126 (€106).

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

A bus is $156 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Brussels costing on average $282 (€237).

A bus is $464 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Brussels costing on average $590 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

The distance from Luton to Brussels is approximately 217 miles (350 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Brussels is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Luton to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Luton 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brussels to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Brussels, explore the vibrant Marolles district with its antique shops and street art, and enjoy a stroll through Parc du Cinquantenaire with its impressive arches and museums. Sample Belgian chocolates at the city's renowned chocolatiers, and experience the lively Saint-Géry district's trendy bars and cafes. Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house. Don't miss top sights like the opulent Grand Place, Atomium for panoramic views, the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Palace of Brussels, and the Magritte Museum.
For a fulfilling experience in Brussels, plan on spending 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Grand Place, Atomium, and various museums, as well as to enjoy the local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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