Ferries to Bruges
One of the best ways to visit the continent is to take advantage of the many ferry operators running services from the United Kingdom. Bruges is served by the port of Zeebrugge and there are several fleets operating ferries to Bruges through this port.
Zeebrugge, which was originally built by the Germans as a U-boat base during the First World War, is now a modern passenger terminal located some 8.5 miles from Bruges. There are numerous bus and rail services connecting the port to Bruges’ city centre. A journey by bus will take about one hour and by trains reach the city’s Central Station in thirty minutes.
Ferries arrive in Zeebrugge from Hull, Dover and Rosyth in the United Kingdom. At least one ferry operator (P&O ferries) offers two or three day minicruises to Bruges, leaving from Hull. The two-day mini cruise to Bruges includes two nights on board accommodation and a bus service to and from Bruges centre. Passengers wishing to spend an extra night in one of the many Bruges hotels can purchase the three-day option and arrange their own accommodation. P&O operates a daily service from Hull and the crossing takes 15 hours.
Norfolkline also operate a three times weekly service from Rosyth with a 20 hour crossing. The same line also operates a daily service between Dover and Dunkirk which is an hour’s drive from Bruges.
Bruges is also no more than an hours drive from Calais which makes it feasible for those in the South of England to use the Dover-Calais ferry route operated by P&O ferries. Again this is a daily service with plenty of sailings on what is one of the most popular ferry routes.
Another alternative is the daily DFDS Seaways service between Newcastle and Amsterdam which takes about 16 hours each way or the Transeuropa service between Ramsgate & Ostend which also operates daily.
One of the great advantages of taking the ferry is the ability to take your own vehicle and so have the option of exploring the local countryside at your leisure and without being tied to local public transport.
As you can see there are plenty of operators running ferries to Bruges and so the city is accessible by boat from any part of the United Kingdom. There are always lots of great deals on offer so taking the ferry need not break the bank.
http://www.bruges-hotels-guide.com has all the information you need to find great deals on ferries, hotels, flights and restaurants to help you plan your trip to the beautiful city of Bruges.
