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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
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£142 Average Price | £447 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 22m Average total duration 18h 52m 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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The best way to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

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.
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