There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€160–295Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
10h 35m€29–49Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus N870 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
9h 5m€35–55Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
3h 50m€184–204Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h 16m€89–254Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brugescar
4h 57m€77–158
Watford to Bruges by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bruges is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Bruges is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 50m and costs €180 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bruges via Black Boy PH, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Watford and Bruges is 492 km.
The best way to get from Watford to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €160 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Watford to Bruges, including transfers.
Watford to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
Watford to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Watford to Bruges is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bruges via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Bruges via Black Boy PH, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €140
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Watford to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Bruges is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 5:58 PM in Watford and 6:58 PM in Bruges.
Watford to Bruges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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