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 £35 - £70 and takes 13h 40m.

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 48m and costs £90 - £260.

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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Bruges to Chester?

The distance between Bruges and Chester is 469 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 9m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Chester train from?

Bruges to Chester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), 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 9m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Bruges to Chester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bruges and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 9:15 AM in Bruges and 8:15 AM in Chester.

Where does the Bruges to Chester train arrive?

Bruges to Chester train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

Book your Bruges to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Chester.

Bruges to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Bruges to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
7h 9m
£176–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
13h 40m
£38–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus N814
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
10h 57m
£83–154
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 to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 48m
£92–258
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
14h 18m
£71–156
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
£86–162
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 31m
£67–214
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 18m
£95–257
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane AMS - LPL
7h 49m
£95–249

Bruges to Chester by train and foot

57Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.6 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria in around 13h 40m.

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