London to Brussels by flight + train + bus
This route from London to Brussels is not by plane the whole way: by flight, train, bus it takes about 7h 30m in total, run by Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 2h 10m. The flight is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Flight journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €86
- Total journey
- 7h 30m
- Change
- 2 transfers
- Operator
- Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus
Older observation · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1London Stansted to Cologne/Bonn Airport
Ryanair1h 20mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Cologne/Bonn Airport - 2Cologne/Bonn Airport to Düsseldorf
Deutsche Bahn25mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Düsseldorf - 3Düsseldorf to Bruxelles Midi
FlixBus2h 40mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures 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 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
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.
Flight facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Good to know
- The Flight covers London Stansted to Cologne/Bonn Airport. The rest of the journey is by train, bus.
Before you travel
Which airports?
The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.
Check-in and security
The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €100Reading date not recorded | 2h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 20mdirect | See Bus 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.
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
London to Brussels by plane: common questions
How long does London to Brussels take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + train + bus together take about 7h 30m, 2 transfers.
How much is a flight ticket from London to Brussels?
The best price in our latest check was €86. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from London to Brussels?
Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the train better?
The train is faster at 2h 10m. The flight wins on price.
Where else this route goes
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