What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Chester is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Bruges to Chester?

The distance between Bruges and Chester is 398 miles.

How do I travel from Bruges to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £110 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Chester?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Bruges to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Chester bus from?

Bruges to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Chester?

The best way to get from Bruges to Chester is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Bruges to Chester bus arrive?

Bruges to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Bruges and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 12:59 AM in Bruges and 11:59 PM in Chester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Chester?

Book your Bruges to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Bruges to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bruges to Chester by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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
1. Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
7h 29m
£112–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus 814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
12h 50m
£32–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruges to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Birminghambus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
12h 8m
£60–81
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bruges to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
6h 27m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 47m
£80–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bruges to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
7h 33m
£110–162
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 24m
£58–191

Bruges to Chester by train, bus, and foot

85Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bruges to Chester.

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Distance: 395.3 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Bruges to Chester via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Tanneurs, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Chester Bus Interchange via Calais and London Victoria in around 12h 50m.

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