There are 6 ways to get from Ely to Bruges by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 23m€98–331Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brugestrain Ic / ...
9h 40m€35–82Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
4h 6mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aaltertrain
7h 15m€113–278Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
11h 33m€53–92Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Brugescar
5h 14m€91–127
Ely to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Bruges is to train and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Bruges is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 14m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bruges via Parkside, London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Ely and Bruges is 577 km.
The best way to get from Ely to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ely to Bruges, including transfers.
Ely to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Bruges train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Bruges is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Ely to Bruges via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bruges via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aalter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–20
- 1st Class
- €24–27
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–18
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bruges is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 5:50 PM in Ely and 6:50 PM in Bruges.
Ely to Bruges train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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