Rome2Rio

How to get fromEllesmere Port to Brugesby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Bruges

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Ellesmere Port 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    8h 33m
    €171–302

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus bus
    14h 5m
    €52–89

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar car
    6h 29m
    €231–273

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane MAN - BRU
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    7h 44m
    €108–315

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus N814
    17h 15m
    €82–187

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar car
    7h 37m
    €105–195

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane MAN - CRL
    3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    8h 49m
    €79–301

  8. Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LPL - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    8h 24m
    €138–388

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane MAN - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    9h 47m
    €143–359

Ellesmere Port to Bruges by bus, train, and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ellesmere Port to Bruges.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 653.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bruges via Railway Station, Chester, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bruges via Chester Bus Interchange, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

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.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers