How to get from Brussels to Edinburgh
- 764 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h
1 transfer
Train
€152
Cheapest
16h 03m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€151
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 7 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 764 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €73, on Sat, Oct 3.
764 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 8 | 16h 18mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €152Reading date not recorded | 7h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 22h 50m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 816h 18m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€152Reading date not recorded7h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 822h 50m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Londontrain
Eurostar·2h 10m - 2London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
EurostarBruxelles Midi-London, Bruxelles Midi-Amsterdam SchipholBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Amsterdam, London Victoria Coach-Edinburgh, Brussels-North-London Victoria CoachBook →
NS IntAmsterdam-LondonBook →
easyJetAmsterdam Schiphol-London StanstedSee live options and dates →Local busLondon Stansted-London Victoria CoachSee live options and dates →City transitBruxelles Midi-Brussels-NorthSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Eurostar, LNER, FlixBus, NS Int, easyJet, Local bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Edinburgh works
Start with a Eurostar train from Bruxelles Midi to London, about 2h 10m. Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 30m). In total it's roughly €152 over 7h, 1 transfer.
Brussels to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 7h by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Brussels to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Brussels?
About 764 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €73 to €151. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Brussels to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, LNER, FlixBus, NS Int, easyJet, Local bus, City transit.
Can you get from Brussels to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Brussels to Edinburgh
- how to get from Brussels to Edinburgh
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 7 Oct 2026