There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Darlington to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
Train to Newcastle, fly
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Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Brussels (BRU)
Train
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Take the train from Darlington to London Kings Cross
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
Train, bus
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Take the train from Darlington to Sheffield
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Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras International
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels-North train station
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Darlington to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Darlington to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 16h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to fly which costs £35 - £160 and takes 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Brussels - Zaventem Airport via London - Victoria Coach Station and Brussels City Center - Midi Train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU). However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Brussels Airport - Zaventem via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
It is approximately 572 km to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU).
The best way to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £120 - £550.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by LNER, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £550 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 16h 30m.
- Distance: 572.1 km
- Duration: 4h 5m
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
KLM, Ryanair and three other airlines fly from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Durham to Brussels via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €360
Flights from Newcastle to Brussels via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Durham to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
Flights from Newcastle to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Durham to Brussels via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €230
Flights from Durham to Brussels via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €160
Flights from Newcastle to Brussels via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Newcastle to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Durham to Brussels via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €85
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €5 - €8
- Anytime Day Single
- €35 - €55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Darlington to London Kings Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €35 - €50
- Anytime Day Single
- €120 - €180
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €200 - €290
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €29
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- €10 - €15
- Off-Peak Day Single
- €13 - €21
- Anytime Day Single
- €18 - €29
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €130
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €30 - €40
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €90 - €130
Train from Darlington to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €190
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €60 - €75
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €130 - €190
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €28
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €16 - €21
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €20 - €28
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €350
- Standard
- €100 - €130
- Standard Premier
- €150 - €190
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to London St Pancras International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Advance Single
- €40 - €70
- Off-Peak Single
- €75 - €120
- Anytime Day Single/Anytime Single
- €90 - €130
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Darlington to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Darlington to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €35
- Website
- Megabus UK
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London, Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels, Gare du Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €100
- Standard Car - Premium
- €159
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There is no direct flight from Durham Airport to Brussels Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) is 1h ahead of Darlington. It is currently 5:54 AM in Darlington and 6:54 AM in Brussels Airport (BRU).
Darlington to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Durham Airport to Brussels Airport.
There are 414+ hotels available in Brussels Airport (BRU). Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Darlington to Durham Airport is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £15 - £19.