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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bruges is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 41m and costs €180 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bruges via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bruges?

The distance between Colchester and Bruges is 434 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Colchester to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bruges bus from?

Colchester to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bruges train from?

Colchester to Bruges train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bruges?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bruges is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Colchester to Bruges bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 3:17 AM in Colchester and 4:17 AM in Bruges.

Where does the Colchester to Bruges train arrive?

Colchester to Bruges train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bruges?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 32m
€140–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
9h 45m
€34–56
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
3h 41m
€185–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
9h 46m
€55–83
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
4h 49m
€80–163

Colchester to Bruges by train, subway, and foot

102Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 434.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bruges via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bruges via London Victoria and Dover in around 9h 45m.

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