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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for London to Bruges
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $821.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$821 Average price | $243 Average price | $68 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 4m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bruges costing on average $68 (€57).
A ferry is $203 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bruges costing on average $243 (€204).
A ferry is $781 (€654) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bruges costing on average $821 (€687).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Flight takes on average 10h 4m.
Tickets start at around $821 (€687) compared to roughly $43 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-777.95 (€-651.06). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 4h 12m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 Seaways9:10 PM1h40Port of Dover11:50 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- DFDS Seaways9:10 PM1h40Port of Dover11:50 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN21046:50 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport8:55 AMBrussels Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
Other options
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28316:16 AM3h34London St Pancras International (STP)10:50 AMBruges station$1761One-way1 transfer - 9114+28338:16 AM3h34London St Pancras International (STP)12:50 PMBruges station$2001One-way1 transfer
- 9110+15317:04 AM3h22London St Pancras International (STP)11:26 AMBruges station$2471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:30 PM7h30London, Victoria Coach Station4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h05London, Victoria Coach Station6:05 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$671One-way1 transfer
LX349+LX45505:15 PM4h15London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMBrussels Airport$2051One-way1 transfer- SN20965:55 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport8:00 PMBrussels Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
- SN209411:05 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport1:15 PMBrussels Airport$2471One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways9:10 AM1h40Port of Dover11:50 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$361One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways7:40 AM1h40Port of Dover10:20 AMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$361One-way0 transfers
- DFDS Seaways6:10 PM1h40Port of Dover8:50 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal$361One-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 $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bruges costing on average $68 (€57).
A ferry is $203 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bruges costing on average $243 (€204).
A ferry is $781 (€654) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bruges costing on average $821 (€687).
Other travel options to Bruges take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Flight takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 22 ferries 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 TopBus, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, TER | SNCF to go to Bruges by train.
- Travel with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS to go to Bruges by ferry.
- Travel with Indigo Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, easyJet to go to Bruges by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with TopBus, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 22 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, DFDS.
- 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, British Airways, easyJet.
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