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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 train, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £74, while a flight costs an average of £288.
Distance: 755 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£288 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 25m Average total duration 21h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Edinburgh:
A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average £93.
A train is £215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average £288.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Coach takes on average 22h 25m.
You'll arrive about 8h 6m sooner (3h 24m by flight vs 11h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £288 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Edinburgh from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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 train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average £93.
A train is £215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Edinburgh costing on average £288.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Coach takes on average 22h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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