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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Brugesby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Bruges by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane BHD - BRU
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    7h 14m
    €141–328

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train
    7h 37m
    €75–287

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    6. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    17h 5m
    €354–892

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    17h 41m
    €258–497

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus
    21h 35m
    €159–309

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BHD - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    7h 4m
    €147–383

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BFS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain train
    7h 44m
    €124–364

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus bus
    23h 10m

  9. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus
    27h 11m
    €104–218

Northern Ireland to Bruges by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 922.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Bruges, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Bruges. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Bruxelles-Midi, then take the train to Bruges. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Bruges via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 5m.

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