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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bruges is to bus via Ghent which costs €12 - €18 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bruges is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €55 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Middelburg Square and arriving at Bruges via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bruges?

The distance between Folkestone and Bruges is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bruges without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs €13 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Folkestone to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bruges train from?

Folkestone to Bruges train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Bruges?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bruges is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs €13 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €410 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bruges bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:45 AM in Folkestone and 8:45 AM in Bruges.

Where does the Folkestone to Bruges train arrive?

Folkestone to Bruges train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4522+ hotels available in Bruges.

Folkestone to Bruges - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Bruges by bus, train (Eurostar), car train, car, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dover to BrugesN814 / ...
5h 2m
€13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to BrugesIc / ...
5h 3m
€106–410
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bruges
1h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to BrugesIc / ...
5h 31m
€14–18
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
6h 20m
€13–18
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Bruges
3h 8m
€55–74

Folkestone to Bruges by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Bruges.

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bruges via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 3m.

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