How to travel from London to Bruges

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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for London to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $84.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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Ferry

$65

Average price

$236

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$301

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$45

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Cheapest

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

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2h 36m

Average total duration

2h 6m

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30m

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4h 44m

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1h 44m

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3h 0m

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2h 46m

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1h 46m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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Eurostar

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British Airways

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from London to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • P&O FerriesP&O Liberte
    9:45 AM1h30
    Port of Dover
    12:15 PMPort of Calais
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2104
    6:50 AM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:55 AMBrussels Airport
    $3001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9114+Intercity2833
    8:16 AM3h34
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:50 PMBruges station
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9114+Intercity432 · 1832
    8:16 AM3h19
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    12:35 PMBruges station
    $2901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9116+Intercity1533
    9:01 AM3h25
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    1:26 PMBruges station
    $3271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM7h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:00 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA390
    6:15 PM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    8:25 PMBrussels Airport
    $2261One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA384
    7:45 AM1h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:55 AMBrussels Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA386
    12:50 PM1h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:05 PMBrussels Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    10:40 AM1h40
    Port of Dover
    1:20 PMDFDS Calais Ferry Terminal
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    8:00 AM2h00
    Port of Dover
    11:00 AMPort of Dunkirk
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norfolk LineDFDS Seaways
    10:00 AM2h00
    Port of Dover
    1:00 PMPort of Dunkirk
    $381One-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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FAQs: Travel from London to Bruges

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 4 options to travel between London and Bruges including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bruges is a ferry with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A ferry is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bruges costing on average $39 (€32).

A ferry is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bruges costing on average $68 (€54).

A ferry is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bruges costing on average $84 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bruges is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 25m.

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from London to Bruges is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bruges is:
  • Around 33 ferries per day.
  • Around 28 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bruges:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with DFDS, P&O Ferries, Norfolk Line to go to Bruges by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bruges by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bruges with the following travel companies:
  • 33 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.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Ghent, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bruges and these popular destinations at a great price.
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