How to travel from Bruges to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bruges to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €492.

Distance: 420 miles (676 km)

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€67

Average price

Cheapest

€83

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€493

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5h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

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3h 0m

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17h 3m

Average total duration

16h 33m

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30m

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10h 25m

Average total duration

9h 55m

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30m

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2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Ryanair

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from Bruges to Edinburgh

How to get from Bruges to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bruges to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:55PM24h00
Bruges
08:55PMEdinburgh
$661One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:55PM24h00
Bruges
08:55PMEdinburgh
$661One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:40AM17h45
Bruges
05:25AMEdinburgh
$1361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:10AM19h15
Bruges
05:25AMEdinburgh
$771One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bruges to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bruges and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $37 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bruges to Edinburgh costing on average $61 (€49).

A flight is $593 (€472) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Edinburgh costing on average $618 (€492).

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 7m.

Bus takes on average 17h 45m.

The distance from Bruges to Edinburgh is approximately 420 miles (676 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Edinburgh:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with SNCB to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), KLM to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bruges to Edinburgh:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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