How to travel from London to Bruges

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Travel Information from London to Bruges

distanceDistance145 miles (234 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$80 - $24
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 6 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $80 (€69) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Stena Line, British Airways or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 145 miles (234 km) to Bruges from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Stena Line, British Airways or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from London to Bruges.

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from London to Bruges

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

Our recommendation
ferry

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

DFDS
09:10AM1h30
London
11:40AMBruges
$401One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:00AM7h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:40PMBruges
$291One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Brussels Airlines
06:50AM1h00
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
08:50AMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$2741One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Eurostar
07:34PM3h32
London St Pancras International (STP)
12:06AMBruges station
$2091One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
03:04PM3h22
London St Pancras International (STP)
07:26PMBruges station
$2631One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar
11:04AM3h22
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:26PMBruges station
$2941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:00PM7h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:15AMBruges
$501One-way
0 transfers
Brussels Airlines
11:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
01:10PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$2741One-way
0 transfers
Brussels Airlines
05:50PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
08:00PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$2741One-way
0 transfers
KLM
08:40AM4h55
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
02:35PMBrussels Airport (BRU)
$3441One-way
1 transfer
DFDS
10:40AM1h30
London
01:10PMBruges
$401One-way
0 transfers
DFDS
10:00AM2h00
London
01:00PMBruges
$401One-way
0 transfers
DFDS
08:00AM2h00
London
11:00AMBruges
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from London to Bruges: Journey Details

Traveling to the medieval city of Bruges is simple if you are coming from London. However, if you want to make the journey in the most convenient way possible, catching a train is a must. High speed Eurostar trains leave London Kings Cross St Pancras every day, and you will be in Bruges, relaxing by the market square within 4 hours.

Return trips from Bruges to London are also available.

How to get from London to Bruges

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from London to Bruges there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 64,62% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from London to Bruges. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Buses from London to Bruges

Taking buses from London to Bruges are an affordable alternative to catching the Eurostar, but it takes a lot longer. The best bus route to Bruges is to take a Eurolines service to Brussels (4 per day, with a journey time of 8 hours 30 minutes). After that, take a bus to Bruges. In total, the journey will take about 12 hours.

Trains from London to Bruges

Nowadays, Londoners can take trains from London to Bruges via Eurostar quickly and comfortably, which is why the city has become a leading destination for a quick weekend getaway. Eurostar trains depart every day for this Belgian destination, starting at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 7:45 p.m. The journey time varies a little depending on the time of day, but is usually around 3 hours 30 minutes, which includes a change at Brussels-Midi station. There are no direct trains, but Bruges is still within range for short trips if you are coming from the British capital.

Flights from London to Bruges

There are plenty of direct flights from London to Brussels every day of the week, and you can easily transfer to Bruges via train after your flight. Services fly from London Heathrow airport and are provided by Brussels Airlines and British Airways, with a journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes. Morning, afternoon and evening departure times are available every day.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from London to Bruges

You can travel by travel to Bruges from London with BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa and Eurostar. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar travel travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed travel service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel from London to Bruges in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar travel between London and Bruges, you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier (with light refreshments served and spacious seats), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seating, lounge access, priority boarding and hot meal served).

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between London and Bruges and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Bruges

        FAQs: Travel to Bruges 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 London to Bruges.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options to Bruges from London. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from London to Bruges is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $24 (€21) compared to other travel options to Bruges:

        Taking a bus costs () less than taking a ferry, which costs on average () for the same trip.

        A bus is $56 (€48) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $80 (€69) from London to Bruges.

        Taking a bus costs $129 (€111) less than taking a train, which costs on average $153 (€132) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from London to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

        There are alternative travel options to Bruges that take longer:

        Getting to Bruges by bus takes 6 h 30 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.

        The distance from London to Bruges is approximately 145 miles (234 km).

        The average frequency per day from London to Bruges is:

        • Around 7 trains per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bruges:

        • Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.

        The following travel companies offer services from London to Bruges:

        • FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Bruges by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from London to Bruges for $24 (€21).
        • Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM Cityhopper or Lufthansa to go to Bruges by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways London to Bruges tickets on Omio for $80 (€69).
        • Eurostar can take you to Bruges by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from London to Bruges for $153 (€132).

        Yes, there are direct routes from London to Bruges with the following travel companies:

        • You can travel directly by bus with FlixBus.
        • You'll find direct ferries with.
        • You can travel directly by plane with British Airways or Brussels Airlines.
        • You'll find direct trains with.

        Direct services to Bruges tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Looking to extend your trip from London to Bruges? Many Omio customers who go from London to Bruges usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris or Ghent. If you're looking to explore Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris or Ghent from Bruges, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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