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 €50 - €140 and takes 16h 42m.

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 40m and costs €90 - €240.

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, Dover and Calais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

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, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bruges?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bruges is 976 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 9h 3m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 9h 3m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 42m.

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 6:23 AM in Edinburgh and 7:23 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 4405+ hotels available in Bruges.

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

There are 10 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 Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
9h 3m
€119–415
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 Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
16h 42m
€52–131
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 / ...
12h 39m
€105–208
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 Edinburgh Airport 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 40m
€94–235
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 28m
€75–241
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 47m
€177–252
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 22m
€76–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
7h 11m
€103–317
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
8h 5m
€117–422

Edinburgh to Bruges by train and foot

73Weekly Services

9h 3mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 976.3 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bruges via London Victoria, Dover, and Calais in around 16h 42m.

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