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Magritte Museum
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Brussels will cost around £283 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £241.
To travel from Edinburgh to Brussels you need to make at least 3 changes.
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Trains from Edinburgh to Brussels run on average 28 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 755 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 755 km |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 20:57 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Brussels.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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G08176 · GR055600 · N05413+ 9158 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 14h35 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
G08176 · GR055600 · N05413+ 9148 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h05 | 20:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
C02003 · GR055500+ 9148+ C00199 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 11h35 | 20:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
C02003 · GR055500+ 9158+ C00199 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 14h05 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
G08179 · GR055400 · N05411+ 9158 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 13h35 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W84900+ W33472+ 9148+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 10h54 | 20:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W84900+ W33472+ 9158+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 13h24 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
C02016 · GR055300 · N05410+ 9158 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 13h05 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W33693 · W33430+ 9158+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h43 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W33693 · W33430+ 9148+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 10h13 | 20:05 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
G08185 · GR055200 · N05409+ 9158 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h35 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
C02005 · GR055100 · N05408+ 9158 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 12h05 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
G80050 · GR055000 · N05407+ 9158 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 11h35 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W84906+ W33467+ 9158+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 11h24 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
C01941 · GR054900 · N05406+ 9158 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 11h05 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
W33398 · W33748+ 9158+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 10h43 | 22:35 Brussels-Midi | 3 changes | |
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Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
Major fine arts museum with Flemish, Belgian and European works, ideal for tracing artistic developments across centuries.
Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta, offering an intimate look at architecture, interiors and decorative detail.
Historic square packed with ornate façades, seasonal events and evening illumination; a natural starting point for exploring the centre.
A characterful shopping arcade with glass roof, elegant details and a classic route for a refined walk in the centre.
Landscaped hill with gardens, fountains and one of Brussels’ most rewarding skyline views near the upper town museums.
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with crisp chips. It is a Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in cooler months.
Stoemp is mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting Brussels staple.
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and onion stew made with Belgian beer. It is a beloved hearty dish in Brussels cafés.
Refined Belgian dining in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, known for well-presented regional dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Traditional restaurant famed for mussels, oysters and other Belgian seafood dishes in a lively, classic brasserie setting.
Long-running brasserie serving stoemp, carbonnade and other Belgian staples in an elegant Art Nouveau-inspired dining room.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but public transport is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is appreciated in cafés, but not expected.
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Brussels-Midi -> Grand-Place, Brussels
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Brussels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Brussels trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Bruxelles-Midi station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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