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How to get fromBruges to Colchesterby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    4h 59m
    £102–185

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bruges to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    4h 44m
    £48–106

  3. Bus, train via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    5h 56m
    £84–158

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bruges to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    3h 42m
    £156–179

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus bus N814
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    9h 10m
    £49–95

Bruges to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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 4h 59m.

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