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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bruges is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h and costs €200 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol 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 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bruges via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Bristol to Bruges?

The distance between Bristol and Bruges is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bristol to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bruges train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Bruges?

The best way to get from Bristol to Bruges is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Bristol to Bruges bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 2:09 AM in Bristol and 3:09 AM in Bruges.

Where does the Bristol to Bruges train arrive?

Bristol to Bruges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Bruges?

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 54m
€178–357
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
10h 15m
€48–101
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
5h
€207–240
Fly Bristol Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 20m
€91–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
10h 38m
€84–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
11h 15m
€48–103
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
6h 9m
€98–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 36m
€161–470
Fly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h
€92–274

Bristol to Bruges by bus

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Distance: 657.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bruges via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bruges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 15m.

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