There are 9 ways to get from Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
8h 30m€210–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
16h 46m€61–97Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Kendal to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
7h 42m€250–301Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 9m€114–294Train, bus
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
17h 20m€86–159Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kendal to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brugescar
8h 49m€145–257Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
8h 17m€88–319Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
8h 58m€131–363Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
- 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
10h 10m€161–417
Kendal to Bruges by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Bruges is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Bruges is to train and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €110 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bruges via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Kendal and Bruges is 752 km.
The best way to get from Kendal to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €210 - €340.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Kendal to Bruges, including transfers.
Kendal to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.
Kendal to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Kendal to Bruges is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €210 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 16h 46m.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bruges via Station, Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bruges via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, and Dover in around 16h 46m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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
Kendal to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bruges is 1h ahead of Kendal. It is currently 5:34 PM in Kendal and 6:34 PM in Bruges.
Kendal to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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