Train London to Bruges

Bruges is widely known as "The Venice of North", it is a beautiful medieval city, interlaced with canals, and easy to explore on a day trip from Brussels, or perfect for a weekend break. Brussels is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes by eurostar to London, and Bruges is a further 1 hour on the train. The historic Market square has been the heart of Bruges since the 12th century. The art of diamond polishing was invented in the 15th century by local goldsmith Lodewijk van Berquem in Bruges. The Diamond Museum traces the history of diamonds in Bruges, there is a diamond polishing demonstration every day, and a display of Flemish jewelry. Dominating the square is the 13th century Halle the covered market and its Belfry, climb to the top of the Belfry for fantastic views across Bruges. The art of diamond polishing was invented in the 15th century by local goldsmith Lodewijk van Berquem in Bruges. The highest tower in Bruges is the tower on the Church of Our Lady. The Church is home to Michelangelo's Madonna and Child marble sculpture, the tombs of Charles the Bold and Mary of Burgundy, and 16th century Flemish paintings. The Minnewater, also known as the Lake of Love, is a lake surrounded by parkland. Originally Minnewater was the city harbor and the source of the canals which now run through Bruges city centre. It's now a tranquil area, home to numerous swans, and offers a view of the city from the bridge over the lake. Belgian National Railways - SNCB/NMBS operates rail services to and from Bruges, whose central station stands on the main Ostend-Brussels Intercity line, which connects to the major international Thalysfor Paris and Amsterdam and Eurostar to Bruges and London services at Brussels' Gare du Midi station. Trains to Bruges also connect with cross-channel ferry services at Ostend and Zeebrugge, both a short distance from the city. Taking the Euro star train from Brussels to London is the fastest way to get from Belgium to the UK.

The Euro star train leaves from Brussels Midi train station and arrives at London St. Pancras train station. The Eurostar to Bruges travel time from Brussels to London is 2h6m. Euro star fares vary depending on the time of year and how far in advance you book your train ticket. Weekend tickets are often less expensive than weekday tickets. It’s easy to get trains to Bruges and London to Bruges by train. Train from London to Paris and to Bruges run via Brussels and require a change at Brussels Midi Zuid train station. To take a train to Bruges and London to Bruges, first take the Eurostar to London to Brussels. The nice thing about taking the Euro star to get to Brussels is that once you arrive in Belgium, you can get free train travel anywhere in the country by showing your Euro star ticket stub on your connecting train. Thus from Brussels Midi Zuid station, you can change for a train to Bruges for free, without even having to purchase a ticket from Brussels to Bruges. All of this means that you can take a train to London and train to Bruges if you book your Euro star ticket in advance online. Bruges is the epitome of the old saying, "All roads lead to Rome". With its convenient location roughly in the middle of the London, Paris and Amsterdam triangle, you will find many ways to travel via train to Bruges. Traveling by train to Bruges is the best way to see the beautiful Belgian countryside. For Eurail Pass holders, it is also quite inexpensive. There are several connections to hub cities that will lead you to Bruges. An explanation of the types of passes can be found online. The best way to find out train schedules is to contact Rail Europe at www.raileurope.com or contact them by phone for specific information about train to Bruges or anywhere in Europe you want, Of course a visit to Bruges wouldn’t be complete without a canal or carriage ride, sampling the chocolates and waffles, shopping for craft work including Bruges famous lace, visiting art galleries, climbing the belfry or trying several of the more than 350 available Belgian beers. Come and discover Bruges according to your convenience.