There are 7 ways to get from Retford to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
6h 21m€137–235Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 450 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
14h 53m€67–141Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
14h 12mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Retford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
5h 22m€214–250Train, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 2m€115–323Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Retford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brugescar
6h 30m€101–181Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- 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 7m€88–350
Retford to Bruges by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Bruges is to train and bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 22m and costs €210 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bruges via Newark Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl, Gare Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Retford and Bruges is 572 km.
The best way to get from Retford to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Retford to Bruges, including transfers.
Retford to Bruges bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Bruges is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Retford to Bruges via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bruges via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–170
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Bruges bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Bruges is 1h ahead of Retford. It is currently 11:28 PM in Retford and 12:28 AM in Bruges.
Retford to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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