How to get to London from Brussels

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Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £101.

Distance: 320 km

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Flight

£220

Average Price

£68

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£172

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5h 57m

Average total duration

5h 27m

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6h 42m

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6h 12m

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6h 36m

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3h 36m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

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British Airways

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from Brussels to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Sindbad0
    12:007h30
    Central Station
    18:30London, Victoria Coach Station
    £401One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    12:007h30
    Central Station
    18:30London, Victoria Coach Station
    £401One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA391
    20:501h05
    Brussels Airport
    20:55London Heathrow Airport
    £2141One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Eurostar9167
    20:572h00
    Brussels-Midi
    21:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1431One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9153
    17:562h04
    Brussels-Midi
    19:00London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1741One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9157
    18:522h35
    Brussels-Midi
    20:27London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1741One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:1511h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2095
    16:551h10
    Brussels Airport
    17:05London Heathrow Airport
    £1491One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2103
    21:201h15
    Brussels Airport
    21:35London Heathrow Airport
    £1491One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2093
    9:551h20
    Brussels Airport
    10:15London Heathrow Airport
    £1491One-way
    0 changes

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General Information about the journey from Brussels to London

It is possible to travel directly between the two cities by plane, train or bus. The fastest journey times are by train while the slowest method of travel is by bus.

Buses from Brussels to London

Megabus, Flixbus, National Express and Ouibus all run direct daily bus services to London from Brussels. There are 9 departures from just after midnight until around 11:30 p.m. Buses take from 6.5 to 7.5 hours and depart from Rue de France or Brussels Gare du Nord and Midi train stations, arriving into London Victoria Coach Station. All departure points have good links to the city's network of Metro and buses, which includes Noctis night routes. London Victoria is on the District, Victoria and Circle Underground lines and is also served by city buses, including night routes. All departure and arrival points have taxi ranks.

Trains from Brussels to London

There are five Eurostar departures a day from Brussels Mide to London St Pancras stations with a direct journey time of around 2.5 hours. The first departure is just before 7:30 a.m. with the last train leaving just before 11:00 a.m. Brussels Midi Station is to the South of the city centre and well linked to the city's public transport system. St Pancras is on the Northern Line of the Underground and also linked to the rest of London and the suburbs by local trains, buses and taxis.

Flights from Brussels to London

There are frequent non-stop flights between the two cities code-shared by Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways and KLM with overall journey times of around 4.5 hours. Departures start at around 5:30 a.m. and continue until about 7:30 p.m. Planes leave from Brussels International Airport and arrive at London Heathrow Airport, both of which enjoy fast express train links into the city. Taxi ranks and car rental desks are located at all terminals.

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FAQs: Brussels to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London is a coach with an average price of £68.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to London:

A coach is £104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average £172.

A coach is £152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average £220.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to London is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Coach takes on average 6h 12m.

The Brussels to London distance is approximately 320 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to London is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, TopBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to London by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to London with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, TopBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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