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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Bruges
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Bruges, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bruges:
A bus is $386 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Bruges costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $79 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8 (-€6). The journey takes 10h 33m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Bruges
How to get from Bristol to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM 12h00 Bristol 3:00 AM Bruges $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM 12h00 Bristol 3:00 AM Bruges $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 AM 11h40 Bristol 3:55 PM Bruges $116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:00 PM 14h00 Bristol 3:00 AM Bruges $47 1 One-way 0 transfers1:30 PM 13h30 Bristol 3:00 AM Bruges $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bruges:
A bus is $386 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Bruges costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bruges as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Edelweiss Air to go to Bruges by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
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