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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bruges is to bus via Dover which costs €40 - €100 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bruges is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria, Dover and Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Chester to Bruges?

The distance between Chester and Bruges is 636 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Chester to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Bruges train from?

Chester to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Bruges?

The best way to get from Chester to Bruges is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Chester to Bruges bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 10:15 AM in Chester and 11:15 AM in Bruges.

Where does the Chester to Bruges train arrive?

Chester to Bruges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Chester to Bruges train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chester to Bruges bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4405+ hotels available in Bruges.

Chester to Bruges - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Bruges 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
7h 9m
€109–557
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
13h 57m
€44–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
10h 34m
€95–350
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
6h 25m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 18m
€91–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
14h 32m
€58–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
7h 33m
€129–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 55m
€78–226
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 54m
€100–358
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 22m
€107–339
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
8h 25m
€107–357

Chester to Bruges by train and foot

73Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bruges via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bruges via London Victoria, Dover, and Calais in around 13h 57m.

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