How to get from London to Brussels
- 320 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 10m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 10m
direct
Train
€100
Cheapest
8h 20m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 320 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 €33, on Sat, Oct 3.
320 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Checked Sep 29 | 7h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €100Reading date not recorded | 2h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Sep 297h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€100Reading date not recorded2h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Brussels: 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.
- 1London → Bruxelles Miditrain
Eurostar·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, London to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€49Departures from London to Brussels
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| Eurostartrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Brussels-North, Düsseldorf-Bruxelles MidiBook →
RyanairLondon Stansted-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne/Bonn Airport-DüsseldorfBook →On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Brussels works
Start with a Eurostar train from London to Bruxelles Midi, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €100 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
London to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Brussels?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Brussels leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from London to Brussels?
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 Brussels from London?
About 320 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €33 to €34. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Eurostar, FlixBus, Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from London to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brussels?
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.
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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.
Operators: Eurostar
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026