What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 26m and costs €230 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bruges via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Bruges?

The distance between Barnstaple and Bruges is 808 km.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Bruges without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €250 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Bruges?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Barnstaple to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bruges bus from?

Barnstaple to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bruges train from?

Barnstaple to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Bruges?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bruges is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Bruges bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Barnstaple and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 3:30 PM in Barnstaple and 4:30 PM in Bruges.

Where does the Barnstaple to Bruges train arrive?

Barnstaple to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Bruges?

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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Barnstaple to Bruges - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bruges by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
7h 54m
€253–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
13h 45m
€62–101
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
12h 48m
€130–236
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
6h 26m
€232–274
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
8h 34m
€185–468
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
14h 19m
€121–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
7h 35m
€126–230
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
8h 46m
€206–485
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
9h 34m
€155–418

Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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Distance: 808 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bruges via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bruges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 13h 45m.

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