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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bruges is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bruges is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bruges via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bruges via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bruges?

The distance between Manchester and Bruges is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €90 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Manchester to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bruges bus from?

Manchester to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bruges train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Bruges?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bruges is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €90 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Bruges bus arrive?

Manchester to Bruges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bruges?

Bruges is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:56 PM in Manchester and 3:56 PM in Bruges.

Where does the Manchester to Bruges train arrive?

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

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

Book your Manchester to Bruges train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4297+ hotels available in Bruges.

Manchester to Bruges - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Bruges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 14m
€94–485
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
12h 30m
€36–82
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brugescar
6h 51m
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h 13m
€80–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brugestrain Ic / ...
12h 50m
€39–77
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brugescar
8h 4m
€117–175
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
5h 49m
€62–212
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
6h 50m
€88–323

Manchester to Bruges by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 643 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bruges via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bruges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 12h 30m.

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