How to get from Brussels to Heathrow
- 342 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 49m
3 transfers
Train + Flight + Bus
€215
Cheapest
20h 20m
5 transfers
Bus
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Heathrow: train, flight, bus. The two cities are about 342 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
342 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €82Checked Sep 20 | 15h 21m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €68Omio catalogue, Aug 17 | 20h 20m5 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€82Checked Sep 2015h 21m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€68Omio catalogue, Aug 1720h 20m · 5 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Heathrow: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Brussels Charleroitrain
SNCB·51m - 2Charleroi → Tiranaflight
Ryanair·4h 55m - 3Tirana → LondonflightRyanair·4h 55m
- 4London Gatwick → HeathrowbusRegional connection·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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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 Mon, Aug 17
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCBBruxelles Midi-Brussels CharleroiBook →RyanairCharleroi-Tirana, Tirana-LondonSee live options and dates →Regional connectionLondon Gatwick-Heathrow, London City Airport-HeathrowBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBruxelles Midi-LilleBook →
FlixBusLille-London Victoria CoachBook →
Eurostar/ThalysBruxelles Midi-Amsterdam SchipholBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-London HeathrowSee live options and dates →Local busLondon Victoria Coach-London HeathrowBook →Airport shuttle busLondon Heathrow-Hendon Central - Bus Stop F, Hendon Central - Bus Stop F-London City AirportBook →On this route you travel with SNCB, Ryanair, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys, KLM, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Heathrow works
Start with a SNCB train from Bruxelles Midi to Charleroi, about 51 min. Transfer in Charleroi and continue by FR flight on to London, connecting in Tirana (9h 50m). Transfer in London and continue by Regional connection bus on to Heathrow (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €82 over 15h 21m, 3 transfers.
Brussels to Heathrow: common questions
Is there a train from Brussels to Heathrow?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Brussels to Heathrow?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Heathrow from Brussels?
About 342 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Brussels to Heathrow?
On this route you travel with SNCB, Ryanair, Regional connection, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Eurostar/Thalys, KLM, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Heathrow?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCB, Ryanair, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 20 Sep 2026