How to get to Brest from London

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Compare coach, flight and train for London to Brest

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £79, while a flight costs an average of £438.

Distance: 465 km

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Driving

£95

Average Price

£438

Average Price

£79

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Cheapest

£60

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

19h 6m

Average total duration

18h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 0m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Brest is a train with an average price of £79.

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

A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Brest costing on average £95.

A train is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brest costing on average £438.

The fastest way to travel from London to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 42m.

Coach takes on average 19h 6m.

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

Tickets start at around £95 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£35. The journey takes 18h 36m versus 9h 45m 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.

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from London to Brest

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:3020h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:15Brest, Gare routière
    £681One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:3020h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:15Brest, Gare routière
    £681One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Eurostar9028+SNCF | TGV INOUI8637
    13:316h58
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    21:29Brest station
    £2191One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Eurostar9006+SNCF | TGV INOUI8623
    7:3110h08
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    18:39Brest station
    £1771One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9018+SNCF | TGV INOUI8629
    10:319h08
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    20:39Brest station
    £1841One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9014+SNCF | TGV INOUI8629
    9:3110h08
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    20:39Brest station
    £1841One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5921h31
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    22:30Brest, Gare routière
    £701One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1254 · 52198
    20:0022h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    19:05Brest, Gare routière
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • easyJetU28445+BlaBlaCar Bus50767
    11:257h05
    London Gatwick Airport
    19:30Brest, Gare routière
    £1021One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: London to Brest

Travel to Brest 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 London to Brest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Brest including taking a coach, flight and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Brest is a train with an average price of £79.

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

A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Brest costing on average £95.

A train is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Brest costing on average £438.

The fastest way to travel from London to Brest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 42m.

Coach takes on average 19h 6m.

The London to Brest distance is approximately 465 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Brest is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Brest:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brest Bretagne Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Brest station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brest by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Eurostar, BreizhGo to go to Brest by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Air France, Volotea, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Brest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Brest:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from London to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from London to Brest, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and train.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Brest, allowing time to visit the Musée National de la Marine, the Oceanopolis aquarium, and enjoy the harbour views.

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