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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Colchester is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 42m and costs £150 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Coach Stop via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Colchester via Courtrai, Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Bruges to Colchester?

The distance between Bruges and Colchester is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Bruges to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Colchester bus from?

Bruges to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Colchester train from?

Bruges to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Colchester?

The best way to get from Bruges to Colchester is to train which takes 5h and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h.

Where does the Bruges to Colchester bus arrive?

Bruges to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bruges and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 5:47 PM in Bruges and 4:47 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Bruges to Colchester train arrive?

Bruges to Colchester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

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

Book your Bruges to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bruges to Colchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bruges to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

How to get fromBruges to Colchester

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, 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 Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h
£118–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus 816
11h
£33–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 11m
£50–77
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bruges to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
3h 42m
£158–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bruges to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
4h 44m
£68–137

Bruges to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

129Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bruges to Colchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 5h

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Coach Stop via London Victoria in around 11h.

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.