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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $626.
Distance: 469 miles (755 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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$122 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $131 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 26m Average total duration 18h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brussels to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 73236:50 PM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport7:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
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FR 73236:50 PM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport7:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
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SN206311:10 AM1h40Brussels Airport11:50 AMEdinburgh Airport$5151One-way0 transfers
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C081568:51 AM8h41Brussels-Midi4:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3681One-way1 transfer
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C081787:56 AM7h42Brussels-Midi2:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3721One-way1 transfer
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C081628:51 AM10h44Brussels-Midi6:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM23h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM25h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2701One-way2 transfers
BA389 · BA14668:05 PM4h00Brussels Airport11:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
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U278076:53 AM10h02Brussels-Midi3:55 PMEdinburgh Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
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U278079:53 AM7h02Brussels-Midi3:55 PMEdinburgh Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Brussels to Edinburgh.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Edinburgh:
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average $61 (€50).
A flight is $605 (€493) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average $626 (€510).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 22h 20m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Eurostar to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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