How to get from London to Brussels
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Brussels by price and travel time.
- 320 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Flight
€172
Cheapest
8h 20m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Brussels. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 13m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 320 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
320 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €120Checked Oct 19 | 1h 13mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €100Reading date not recorded | 2h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€120Checked Oct 191h 13m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€100Reading date not recorded2h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Brussels Airportflight1h 13m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Brussels
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 07:00 | 23:00 |
| Eurostartrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Brussels-NorthBook →
Brussels AirlinesLondon Heathrow-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
EurostarLondon-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, Eurostar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Brussels works
Start with a flight from London to Brussels, about 1h 13m. In total it's roughly €120 over 1h 13m, direct, no transfers.
London to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Brussels?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 13m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from London to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 23:00, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Brussels?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from London to Brussels leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Brussels from London?
About 320 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €120. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from London to Brussels?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 13m.
How long is the flight from London to Brussels?
About 1h 13m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Brussels?
London is LHR and Brussels is BRU, so this route is usually written LHR to BRU.
Which operators run London to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Brussels Airlines, Eurostar.
Can you get from London to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Brussels?
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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026