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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Roubaix among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£19 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Roubaix, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Roubaix:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Roubaix costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Roubaix take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Roubaix from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Roubaix 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 Roubaix are Lille, Arras, Lens, Tournai and Courtrai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Roubaix on Omio.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Arras is known for its grand Flemish-Baroque squares, belfry and underground Boves tunnels. The rebuilt centre combines wartime history with a calm northern French atmosphere.
Lens is a northern French city known for the Louvre-Lens and its strong mining heritage. Former colliery landscapes and a lively football identity give the city a direct, local character.
Tournai is one of Belgium’s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, belfry and deep Walloon heritage. On the River Scheldt, its historic centre blends Romanesque and Gothic architecture with an easy-going local feel.
Courtrai is a compact Flemish city on the River Leie, known for the Broel Towers and its textile heritage. Its historic centre and contemporary design culture give it a grounded yet modern character.
Travel to Roubaix 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 Roubaix.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Roubaix:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Roubaix costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Roubaix take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Roubaix as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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