How to travel from London to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €104.

Distance: 320 km

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Flight

€248

Average price

€63

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Cheapest

€305

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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7h 10m

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6h 40m

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5h 32m

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2h 32m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Eurostar

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FlixBus

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British Airways

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from London to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Sindbad0
    7:00 AM7h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:45 PMCentral Station
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    7:00 AM7h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:45 PMCentral Station
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2104
    6:50 AM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:55 AMBrussels Airport
    2041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9106
    6:16 AM1h57
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    9:13 AMBrussels-Midi
    2271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9110
    7:04 AM2h01
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:05 AMBrussels-Midi
    2271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9148
    5:04 PM2h01
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:05 PMBrussels-Midi
    2561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9398+easyJetU27551
    4:50 PM5h16
    London Southend Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22517+Eurostar9398
    12:55 PM9h11
    London Luton Airport
    11:06 PMBrussels-Midi
    1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22511+Eurostar9358
    6:00 AM9h09
    London Luton Airport
    4:09 PMBrussels-Midi
    1701One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from London to Brussels

Located approximately 380 kilometres apart, the journey from London to Brussels offers several convenient travel options. One of the simplest journey options is via train, with Eurostar services departing London St. Pancras International train station every morning and running regularly throughout the day. Services are direct to Brussels main station and usually take no longer than 2 hours 20 minutes. Several operators run coach and bus routes from London to Brussels main station departing London Victoria Coach Station and taking around 5-6 hours direct.

London to Brussels Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

By Bus

£21

7hrs

8 Weeks Before

By Train

£105

2hrs 30mins

1 Month Before

By Plane

£100

1hr 10mins

1 Month Before



What is the best way to travel from London to Brussels?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels

Taking the bus from London to Brussels is the most cost effective way to travel, although it does take the most time and most services require a change. Coach and bus services depart London daily from London Victoria Coach Station. Departures begin in the early afternoon with at least 3 services direct to Brussels central station daily. Journey times take on average 5-6 hours. Bookings for coach travel are flexible and offer some of the most competitively priced options for travel.


Most popular way to travel from London to Brussels

Most travellers making the journey from London to Brussels decide to either fly or take the train. A direct train service operated by Eurostar runs daily departing London St. Pancras bound for Brussels main rail station. Services commence at 6.50 a.m. each morning taking an average of 2 hours 20 minutes from departure to arrival. Services run regularly through the morning peak, with departures from London St. Pancras International leaving once every two hours until 8:30 p.m. each evening before recommencing again early morning the following day. Services are direct into the centre of the Belgian capital.

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Brussels.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Brussels including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Brussels is a bus with an average price of €63.

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

A bus is €185 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Brussels costing on average €248.

A bus is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brussels costing on average €305.

The fastest way to travel from London to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The London to Brussels distance is approximately 320 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Brussels is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London 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 London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • 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 London to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, TopBus to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from London to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, Luxembourg, Berlin. 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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