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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 24m.

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 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Bruges to Colchester?

The distance between Bruges and Colchester is 343 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 4h 54m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bruges to Colchester, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Bruges and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 10:36 AM in Bruges and 9:36 AM in Colchester.

Where does the Bruges to Colchester train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 54m
£129–266
Bus, train
cheapest
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 24m
£46–81
Bus, train via Lille
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 24m
£84–158
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
£157–179
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
£60–117

Bruges to Colchester by train and subway

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4h 54mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Colchester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 54m.

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