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Eight ways to Travel from Bruges to Reading

Composite routes from Bruges to Reading

Cheapest
4 h 3 min
Car
348 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
4 h 3 min
Rideshare
348 km.
from $13.24
4 h 59 min
291 km.
from $183.95
8 h 37 min
292 km.
from $60.17
5 h 36 min
Train, Plane
291 km.
from $146.90
8 h 51 min
Bus, Train
291 km.
from $57.54
6 h 20 min
Train, Plane
291 km.
from $238.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bruges to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$18.95
Bus from Calais to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.48–$31.58
Bus from Bruges to London
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$44.22

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.75–$353.74

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.80–$341.11
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.75–$467.44

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.48–$113.70
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.16–$37.90

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.07–$202.14

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.00–$58.11

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.37–$17.69
Train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.90–$21.48
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.63–$32.85
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.48–$22.74

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$42.95–$51.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Reading is to bus which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Reading is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs $92.39 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Reading RailAir via Calais, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Reading via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Bruges to Reading?

The distance between Bruges and Reading is 525 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $59.78 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Bruges to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Reading train from?

Bruges to Reading train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Reading?

The best way to get from Bruges to Reading is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $59.78 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Bruges to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bruges and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 07:13 in Bruges and 06:13 in Reading.

Where does the Bruges to Reading train arrive?

Bruges to Reading train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your Bruges to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $39.24 per night.
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