How to travel from Brussels to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $77.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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Flight

$251

Average price

$72

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$200

Average price

5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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6h 19m

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3h 19m

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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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BlaBlaCar Bus

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British Airways

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from Brussels to London

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

Our recommendation

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

  • TopBus6471047
    9:30 PM8h45
    Central Station
    5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • TopBus6471047
    9:30 PM8h45
    Central Station
    5:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA391
    8:40 PM1h05
    Brussels Airport
    8:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9129
    11:56 AM2h01
    Brussels-Midi
    12:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9135
    12:56 PM2h01
    Brussels-Midi
    1:57 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9117
    8:51 AM2h06
    Brussels-Midi
    9:57 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
    $3161One-way
    0 transfers
  • TopBus6528201
    9:30 PM9h05
    Central Station
    5:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM13h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    8:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51112 · 1153
    6:20 PM13h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $2091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2093
    9:55 AM1h20
    Brussels Airport
    10:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2095
    4:55 PM1h10
    Brussels Airport
    5:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2103
    9:20 PM1h15
    Brussels Airport
    9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Brussels to London

Traveling from Brussels to London is a 373 kilometers direct journey that takes 1:10 h by airplane. You can also reach London from Brussels via train or bus. Direct trains take approximately 2:45 h while buses take at least 6½ hours.

Trains from Brussels to London | Buses from Brussels to London | Flights from Brussels to London

Brussels to London Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€27

6:50 h

2 Weeks Ahead

trains

€147

2:01 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€121

1:10 h

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

Cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London. Most buses traveling from Brussels to London depart from either Brussels' Gare du Nord or Rue de France bus station and take at least 6:50 h to arrive at London's Victoria Coach station. Approximately 10 buses travel from Brussels to London every day, with the first bus departing Brussels at 12:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Brussels to London include Eurolines, Ouibus, and Flixbus.


Fastest way to travel from Brussels to London


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Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Brussels to London; 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 Brussels to London depart from Brussels airport and arrive at one of London's 5 airports after 1:10 h of flight time. Airlines that travel directly from Brussels to London include Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, and AeroCondor.


Most popular way to travel from Brussels to London


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Brussels to London. 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 €26 more expensive on average. Similarly, taking the train is almost 5 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from Brussels to London depart from Bruxelles-Midi train station and take at least 2 hours to arrive at London St Pancras train station. While flying from Brussels to London is usually cheaper than booking a train, traveling to and from Brussels and London's airports is quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from Brussels to London by train allows you to arrive in London's city center and immediately connect to public transportation.


How to get from Brussels to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Brussels to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 66,54% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Brussels to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average $77 (€63).

A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average $98 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 0m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Brussels to London is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to London is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and London 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 Brussels to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni International to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to London with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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