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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Exeter is to bus via Calais which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Bruges to Exeter?

The distance between Bruges and Exeter is 466 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Bruges to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Exeter train from?

Bruges to Exeter train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bruges to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Bruges to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bruges and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 6:40 AM in Bruges and 5:40 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Bruges to Exeter train arrive?

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

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

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

Book your Bruges to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Bruges to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Bruges and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

There are 11 ways to get from Bruges to Exeter by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 49m
£126–365
Bus via Calais
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 Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
12h 9m
£31–72
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bruges to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
5h 56m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Exeter (EXT)plane BRU - EXT
8h 43m
£107–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
12h 32m
£66–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
13h 9m
£38–109
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 Exetercar
7h
£100–152
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)plane AMS - EXT
7h 6m
£142–417
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 6m
£82–308
Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane RTM - LCY
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 24m
£171–494
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 59m
£140–366

Bruges to Exeter by train and subway

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6h 49mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.3 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Bampfylde Street via Calais and London Victoria in around 12h 9m.

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