The average train between Bruges and Colchester takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bruges and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bruges to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Colchester station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Bruges to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Bruges to Colchester train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Colchester is 177.3 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Colchester via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h.