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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bruges is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bruges is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bruges?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bruges is 1092 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €250 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bruges bus from?

Edinburgh to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bruges train from?

Edinburgh to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bruges?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bruges is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €250 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bruges bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:32 AM in Edinburgh and 5:32 AM in Bruges.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bruges train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bruges train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bruges train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bruges bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4553+ hotels available in Bruges.

Edinburgh to Bruges - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
8h 8m
€250–414
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
15h 45m
€57–99
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
13h 19m
€154–248
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
9h 40m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h 44m
€94–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brugestrain Ic / ...
15h 42m
€198–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
10h 53m
€148–229
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 43m
€77–220
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 23m
€104–271

Edinburgh to Bruges by train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,091.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bruges via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bruges via London Victoria and Dover in around 15h 45m.

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