There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
10h 19m€218–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus Ukn31
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
18h 22m€71–108Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus 838
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
16h 39m€90–144Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cumbria to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
7h 47m€256–310Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
8h€121–299Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cumbria to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brugescar
8h 55m€152–267Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
9h 8m€94–314Train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
9h 59m€144–384Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
9h 50m€137–368Train, train to Durham Tees Valley Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
- Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MME - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
10h 52m€230–622Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
11h 43m€167–458
Cumbria to Bruges by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bruges is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 7h 47m and costs €250 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bruges via Bus Station, Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Cumbria and Bruges is 826 km.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €210 - €370.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Cumbria to Bruges, including transfers.
Cumbria to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cumbria to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Bruges is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €210 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 39m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bruges via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bruges via Bus Station, Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 16h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Bruges is 1h ahead of Cumbria. It is currently 2:12 AM in Cumbria and 3:12 AM in Bruges.
Cumbria to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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