Bruges to Canterbury ferry with Norfolk Line

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Bruges to Canterbury

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$31

Average price

$33

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 34 m

Ferries per day

20

Distance

149 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Bruges to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bruges to Canterbury will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.

Fast ferries

Of the 20 ferries that leave Bruges for Canterbury on Sun, Jun 21, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct ferries cover the 149 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    10:00 AM2h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    11:00 AMPort of Dover
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    12:00 PM2h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    1:00 PMPort of Dover
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    4:35 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    5:15 PMPort of Dover
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    4:00 PM2h00
    Port of Dunkirk
    5:00 PMPort of Dover
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    12:50 PM1h40
    DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    1:30 PMPort of Dover
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and ferry for Bruges to Canterbury

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $260.

Distance: 80 nautical miles (149 km)

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Ferry
Train
Driving

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$260

Average price

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 0m

Onboard

+

1h 0m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Canterbury is a ferry with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Canterbury:

A ferry is $223 (€183) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Canterbury costing on average $260 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Canterbury is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Canterbury including taking a train and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges to Canterbury among Omio's users.

Bruges to Canterbury Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
09:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
01:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
09:59PM
Arrival Time
11:59PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
11:10PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
03:10AM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
12:50PM
Arrival Time
01:30PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
07:35PM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Fri
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
06:45AM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
11:20AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
09:05AM
Arrival Time
09:45AM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
06:05PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
P&O Ferries
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
1h30
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
04:35PM
Arrival Time
05:15PM
Duration
1h40
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun
Operator
Norfolk Line
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
2h00
Sailing Days
Sat, Sun

Live departures

Bruges to Canterbury ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Canterbury ferries for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways8:00 PM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
9:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways11:10 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
11:50 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Sunday, June 21
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways6:00 AM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
7:00 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways6:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
6:45 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways7:35 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
8:15 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
P&O FerriesP&O Ferries8:00 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h30
8:30 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways9:05 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
9:45 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
P&O FerriesP&O Ferries9:50 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h30
10:20 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways10:00 AM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
11:00 AM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways11:20 AM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
12:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways12:00 PM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
1:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways12:50 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
1:30 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways2:00 PM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
3:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways2:20 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
3:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
P&O FerriesP&O Ferries3:00 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h30
3:30 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways4:00 PM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
5:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways4:35 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
5:15 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways6:00 PM Port of Dunkirk
2h00
7:00 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect
Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways6:05 PM DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
1h40
6:45 PM Port of Dover0 transfersDirect

This is the last ferry of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Bruges to Canterbury

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Ferries from Bruges to Canterbury run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.

There are 29 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 80 nautical miles (149 km) distance in 1h 30m. There are 126 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Norfolk Line
Distance
80 nautical miles (149 km)
Average sailing duration
2h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€28)
Ferries per day
29
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
126
Fastest ferry
1h 30m
First ferry
12:10 AM
Last ferry
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Norfolk Line from Bruges to CanterburyYou can travel by ferry between Bruges to Canterbury with Norfolk Line for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Norfolk Line

About
Norfolkline was a European ferry and logistics company owned by Maersk, operating passenger and freight services across the English Channel, Irish Sea, and North Sea. Established in 1961, it employed over 2,200 staff across 13 countries, managing 18 vessels and a substantial fleet of refrigerated and dry-cargo trailers. In 2006, Norfolkline served more than 1.5 million passengers and completed over 1.2 million freight movements. In July 2010, DFDS Seaways acquired Norfolkline, integrating its routes and vessels into their operations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$34 (€28)
Norfolk Line frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
No baggage restrictions.
Additional luggage
No baggage restrictions.
Luggage storage
No baggage restrictions.
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Free meal provided during the crossing.
Toilets
USB plugs
Bikes
Non-motorized bicycles are allowed on all ferries at no extra cost.
Pets
Pets are allowed on board.
Car on board
Motorbike
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FAQs: Ferry from Bruges to Canterbury

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bruges to Canterbury by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Bruges to Canterbury can start from as little as $34 (€28) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Bruges to Canterbury is $37 (€30) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Bruges to Canterbury is 1h 30m to travel the 92 miles (149 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Bruges to Canterbury leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Bruges to Canterbury leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there are 29 direct ferries a day from Bruges to Canterbury with Norfolk Line. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Bruges to Canterbury.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Bruges to Canterbury.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Bruges to Canterbury is possible with with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Bruges to Canterbury, you can count on Norfolk Line for the best way to get you to Canterbury. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Bruges and Canterbury and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Canterbury from Bruges is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Bruges to Canterbury is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bruges and Canterbury including taking a train and ferry.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Canterbury are:
  • Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning architecture and historical significance
  • St. Augustine's Abbey, the ruins of a Benedictine monastery founded in the 6th century, offering insights into early Christian history in England
  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, a medieval gatehouse with exhibits on local history and panoramic views of the city
  • Canterbury Roman Museum, an underground museum showcasing Roman artifacts and the remains of a Roman townhouse
  • Westgate Gardens, a picturesque park perfect for leisurely walks along the River Stour.
The best things to do in Canterbury include:
  • Explore the historic streets of Canterbury on a guided walking tour, learning about its rich history and hidden gems
  • Enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour for a unique perspective of the city's architecture and natural beauty
  • Visit the Canterbury Tales attraction for an interactive experience of Chaucer's famous stories
  • Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre, featuring plays, musicals, and concerts
  • Discover the local food scene with a culinary tour of Canterbury's best eateries and markets.
Canterbury is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers departing from Bruges will need a valid passport and may require a visa depending on their nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges to Canterbury among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Canterbury, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and around popular tourist sites. Scams involving overcharging or unofficial taxi services can also occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed transportation. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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