How to get to Edinburgh from Brussels

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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £446.

Distance: 755 km

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£142

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£447

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£93

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7h 22m

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19h 22m

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18h 52m

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2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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from Brussels to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
16:4027h55
Brussels
20:35Edinburgh
£771One-way
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FlixBus
16:4027h55
Brussels
20:35Edinburgh
£771One-way
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FlixBus
21:3023h05
Brussels
20:35Edinburgh
£1571One-way
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FlixBus
18:1526h20
Brussels
20:35Edinburgh
£801One-way
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FlixBus
05:4025h35
Brussels
07:15Edinburgh
£871One-way
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FlixBus
17:4026h55
Brussels
20:35Edinburgh
£941One-way
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FAQs: 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.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Brussels to Edinburgh: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Brussels is by taking a flight, which costs on average £19.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Edinburgh:

Taking a flight costs £31 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £50 for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs £466 less than taking a train, which costs on average £485 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Brussels and Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes 19 h 35 min on average.

Train takes on average 7 h 5 min.

The distance from Brussels to Edinburgh is approximately 468 miles.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Edinburgh is:

  • 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brussels to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brussels to Edinburgh:

  • Flights most often depart from Brussels at Brussels Airport and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Edinburgh:

  • You can take a coach from Brussels to Edinburgh with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £50 with FlixBus from Brussels to Edinburgh.
  • You can go to Edinburgh from Brussels by plane with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or CityJet. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £19 with Ryanair from Brussels to Edinburgh on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Brussels and Edinburgh with Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar Brussels to Edinburgh tickets for £485 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct flight to Edinburgh with Ryanair with 1 direct flight per day.

Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Brussels to Edinburgh often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Brussels and Edinburgh itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Edinburgh and any of these top destinations today!

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