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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Brussels is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Brussels is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €150 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Brussels. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Green Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Brussels?

The distance between Leicester and Brussels is 529 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Leicester to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Brussels bus from?

Leicester to Brussels bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Brussels train from?

Leicester to Brussels train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Brussels?

The best way to get from Leicester to Brussels is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Leicester to Brussels bus arrive?

Leicester to Brussels bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 3:13 AM in Leicester and 4:13 AM in Brussels.

Where does the Leicester to Brussels train arrive?

Leicester to Brussels train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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Leicester to Brussels - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3h 56m
€159–266
Bus via Brussels-North train station
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1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk005 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
12h 20m
€41–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 35m
€48–96
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brusselscar
5h 36m
€216–253
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BHX - BRU
6h 17m
€75–195
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brusselscar
6h 43m
€91–175
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 1m
€145–398
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 45m
€211–531
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 31m
€123–325
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
6h 18m
€118–269

Leicester to Brussels by train

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Distance: 529.3 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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You can take a train from Leicester to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria Green Line Station in around 10h 35m.

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