How to get to London from Brussels

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Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £622.

Distance: 320 km

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£622

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£149

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£51

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Cheapest

£43

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9h 53m

Average total duration

7h 53m

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2h 38m

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10h 55m

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10h 25m

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30m

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4h 51m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to London is a coach with an average price of £51.

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

A coach is £98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average £149.

A coach is £571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average £622.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 53m.

Coach takes on average 10h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and London including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £622 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-578.43. The journey takes 7h 53m versus 4h 51m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Brussels to London

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

Our recommendation

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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
    12:208h10
    Brussels
    19:30London
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    12:208h10
    Brussels
    19:30London
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA391
    21:151h05
    Brussels Airport
    21:20London Heathrow Airport
    £2971One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Eurostar9113
    7:572h00
    Brussels-Midi
    8:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1411One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9153
    17:562h04
    Brussels-Midi
    19:00London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1411One-way
    0 changes
  • Eurostar9145
    15:522h05
    Brussels-Midi
    16:57London St Pancras International (STP)
    £1711One-way
    0 changes
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> London)
    6:006h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:30London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:1511h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:00London, Victoria Coach Station
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2095
    16:551h10
    Brussels Airport
    17:05London Heathrow Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2103
    21:201h15
    Brussels Airport
    21:35London Heathrow Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2093
    9:551h20
    Brussels Airport
    10:15London Heathrow Airport
    £1381One-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

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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 £51.

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

A coach is £98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to London costing on average £149.

A coach is £571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to London costing on average £622.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 9h 53m.

Coach takes on average 10h 55m.

The Brussels to London distance is approximately 320 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to London is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 TopBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with Indigo Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to London with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with TopBus, Infobus, Sindbad.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, easyJet.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Brussels to London, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
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