While there is no ferry that departs directly from the historic city center of Brugge (Bruges), there is a major ferry port in Zeebrugge, which is only about 10 miles (15 minutes) away and acts as the port for Brugge. As of 2026, the primary route from Zeebrugge to the UK is the P&O Ferries service to Hull. This is an overnight "cruise ferry" that typically takes about 14 to 15 hours, arriving in Northern England the following morning. For those looking to reach Southern England or London, most travelers take a short train or drive from Brugge to the Port of Calais or Dunkirk in France, where high-frequency ferries run to Dover in just 90 minutes. Alternatively, many travelers from Brugge prefer the Eurostar train, which departs from the nearby station in Brussels (accessible via a short 1-hour train ride from Brugge) and reaches London St. Pancras in about 2 hours, making it much faster than any ferry option for foot passengers.