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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brussels is to fly and train which costs €50 - €210 and takes 5h 58m.

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 29m 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 Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs €250 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 1m and costs €250 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 15h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 4h 29m.

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 12:30 PM in Edinburgh and 1:30 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
7h 1m
€258–398
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
5h 58m
€53–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
15h 35m
€75–241
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brusselscar
10h 25m
€289–359
Fly to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
4h 29m
€83–226
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar
8h 58m
€195–363
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brusselscar
11h 33m
€163–276
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 8m
€121–306

Edinburgh to Brussels by train

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Distance: 998.9 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria and London Victoria Green Line Station in around 15h 35m.

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