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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £96, while a flight costs an average of £473.
Distance: 426 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price Cheapest | £473 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leicester:
A coach is £377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leicester costing on average £473.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 3m.
Tickets start at around £96 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£65. The journey takes 12h 33m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Leicester from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Leicester 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 bus from Leicester are Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Coventry and Sheffield. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Leicester on Omio.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leicester:
A coach is £377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Leicester costing on average £473.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 3m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Leicester as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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