The average train between Edinburgh and Bruges takes 23h 3m and the fastest train takes 21h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bruges. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Bruges at 4:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bruges station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
Edinburgh to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Edinburgh to Bruges train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bruges is 1,244 km. The road distance is 1,723 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bruges Gironde via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 33m.