Buses from Brussels to London

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to London when you are visiting Europe is to take a coach or bus.

Eurolines are the main bus company that operate services between Belgium and the UK. They operate on this route as a subsidiary of National Express, which is based in the United Kingdom.

Their coaches are comfortable and offer reclining seats, air conditioning, and WiFi. Passengers are allowed two medium sized suitcases stored in the hold for no extra charge.

Buses from Brussels to London leave the Brussels Nord station on Rue du Progres for London Victoria Coach Station. Departures take place up to six times a day. There are morning, day, and evening departures, so passengers can choose a time that is convenient for them. Schedules change seasonally, so make sure to check timetables for the latest information before you travel.

The total journey time on this route can take from 6 to 7.5 hours. The travel time is ultimately dependent on motorway traffic, bus timetables, and train and ferry schedules (some buses cross the English Channel via train in the Channel Tunnel, while others cross via ferry).

Tickets for buses from Brussels to London on Eurolines and National Express coaches cost 54 euros for singles. However, if you make an advance purchase onilne, you can get special fares of 15 to 48 euros, depending on when you travel.

How to Get from Brussels Airport to Brussels

There are several ways to get from Brussels airport to the Brussels city centre, so you have some choice when you arrive. The best way to get from the airport into Brussels depends on whether you care more about the speed of the trip, the cost of the trip, or the convenience of the trip.

Below are the options for how to get from Brussels airport to Brussels. They include train, bus, taxi, private car transfers, and car hire.

Trains from Brussels Airport
Trains from Brussels airport to the city centre are an easy, convenient way to travel. This is a particularly good option if you have onward rail transport to connect to when you arrive in the city, or if your final destination is located near one of the main train stations in Brussels.

Buses from Brussels Airport
Buses are the best option for transportation if you are on a budget. Cheap, reliable, and operating almost around the clock, Brussels airport buses run straight from the terminal to various destinations in the city centre.

Taxis and Private Cars from Brussels Airport
Taxis and private cars from the airport are the most convenient option, if the most expensive. They are a good choice if you are in a hurry to get to your final destination or if you have large bags. Taxis and private cars become more appealing and economical if you are travelling with one or more other people.

Car Hire at Brussels Airport
Car hire at the airport is a good option for those that want more control over their transportation. There are many rental car companies that operate from the airport, and having a car allows you to get around Belgium beyond Brussels.

Buses from Brussels Airport to Brussels

Taking the bus from Brussels Airport to Brussels is the cheapest way to get from the airport to the city centre. Buses are direct and the system is easy to navigate, so this transport option also offers some of the best value for money.

Services depart from Brussels airport in the level below the arrivals hall (Level 0), and there are several different buses you can take to get to your final destination. The most convenient and cheapest of them are public MIVB/STIB buses. Their 12 and 21 line services run from platform C at the Brussels airport to the Brussels city centre.

These buses terminate at a stop called Luxembourg, where passengers can connect to other bus lines as well as to the tram and metro systems. They also stop at Schuman (for the European Parliament) en route, which is a convenient place to change to the metro.

The buses run from 5:41 to 23:00 and offer several departures every hour. Bus 12 runs until 20:00 on weekdays, and bus 21 from 20:00 on weekdays as well as on weekends and public holidays, covering most hours of the day between them. Bus 12 is an express bus, while bus 21 is a local bus.

The total journey time on this route is approximately 30 minutes, depending on where you alight and whether you take the express or the local bus.

A one-way ticket on MIVB/STIB buses from Brussels Airport to the Brussels city centre costs 3.50 euros if you purchase your ticket before boarding the bus, and 6.00 euros if you purchase it from the driver. There is a GO vending machine at the airport where you can buy tickets before boarding. It accepts coins and credit cards.