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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for London to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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$299 Average price | $64 Average price | $236 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Bruges:
A ferry is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bruges costing on average $64 (€51).
A ferry is $195 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bruges costing on average $236 (€189).
A ferry is $258 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bruges costing on average $299 (€240).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 45m.
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bruges
How to get from London to Bruges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dover5:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dover5:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN21046:50 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport8:55 AMBrussels Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
Other options
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15327:34 AM3h52London St Pancras International (STP)12:26 PMBruges station$3231One-way1 transfer - 9148+15436:34 PM3h55London St Pancras International (STP)11:29 PMBruges station$3231One-way1 transfer
- 9140+15392:34 PM3h52London St Pancras International (STP)7:26 PMBruges station$3731One-way1 transfer
72709078:30 PM8h00London4:30 AMBruges$891One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station6:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$1251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:00 PM7h25London, Victoria Coach Station4:25 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$1401One-way0 transfers
LX431+
LX7809:25 AM3h50London Gatwick Airport2:15 PMBrussels Airport$3081One-way1 transfer- SN209411:05 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport1:15 PMBrussels Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
- BA3884:55 PM1h20London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMBrussels Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dover7:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$391One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways10:00 AM2h00Port of Dover1:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$391One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways12:00 PM2h00Port of Dover3:00 PMPort of Dunkirk$391One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bruges:
A ferry is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bruges costing on average $64 (€51).
A ferry is $195 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bruges costing on average $236 (€189).
A ferry is $258 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bruges costing on average $299 (€240).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 45m.
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 31 ferries per day.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bruges as scheduled services by bus, train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Bruges station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in Port of Calais.
- Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to Bruges by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, TopBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bruges by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bruges by train.
- 31 direct ferries per day with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Luxair.
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