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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $32, and a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$86 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bruges:
A flight is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Bruges costing on average $87 (€69).
A flight is $382 (€305) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bruges costing on average $468 (€375).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Bruges
How to get from Edinburgh to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bruges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM27h20Edinburgh, Bus Station4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$911One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM27h20Edinburgh, Bus Station4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$911One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN206412:40 PM1h40Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMBrussels Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM21h00Edinburgh, Bus Station8:40 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$1021One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM22h55Edinburgh, Bus Station11:10 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$1091One-way2 transfers
FR 73221:00 PM1h45Edinburgh Airport3:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1301One-way0 transfers
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KL17075:05 PM4h10Edinburgh Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$1541One-way1 transfer
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KL17055:45 AM7h55Edinburgh Airport2:40 PMBrussels Airport$1541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bruges:
A flight is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Bruges costing on average $87 (€69).
A flight is $382 (€305) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bruges costing on average $468 (€375).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bruges as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, British Airways to go to Bruges by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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