Ferry from London to Bruges
There is no direct ferry to Bruges. From London the quickest option is the short Channel crossing to Calais or Dunkirk, followed by a short drive on to Bruges.
Routes
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Busiest and most frequent crossing; about a 2-hour drive on to Belgium.
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Closest French arrival to Belgium — under an hour from the border.
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Overnight from northern England; Rotterdam is about an hour from Antwerp.
From the arrival port to your destination
After arriving in Calais or Dunkirk you can drive to Bruges in around an hour and a half on the E40. From Calais it is roughly 100 km.
Available ferry services
This route is served by P&O Ferries and DFDS on the short crossings from Dover.
Route information
The total journey from London takes around 4 to 5 hours depending on the route and traffic, including the crossing.
By car
By car you have the most freedom: from Calais you can be in Bruges within an hour and a half. Book ahead in peak season.
By campervan
A campervan on board costs more than a car because operators charge by vehicle length. On the short Channel crossings this works out cheapest.