What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Brussels?

The distance between Edinburgh and Brussels is 999 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €130 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Brussels?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brussels bus from?

Edinburgh to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brussels train from?

Edinburgh to Brussels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Brussels?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 4h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brussels bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:07 PM in Edinburgh and 5:07 PM in Brussels.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brussels train arrive?

Edinburgh to Brussels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Brussels?

Book your Edinburgh to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Brussels?

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Brussels.

Edinburgh to Brussels - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Brussels by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
7h 12m
€138–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
15h 50m
€41–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to SheffieldEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
15h 21m
€67–227
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brussels
10h 20m
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EDI - BRU
4h 28m
€84–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Brussels
11h 28m
€189–269
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
5h 20m
€61–172
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
6h 31m
€101–301

Edinburgh to Brussels by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 999 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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