Bruges - ships shuttle

[FiggyWig]

I'm aware that the town of Bruge is a bit of a journey from the port. We don't plan on doing a ships excursion, but does any one know if P&O (Oceana) provide a shuttle bus from the port directly into town (or as near as possible)? And if so - any idea on costs ?

 

Thanks

Fig

[PurpleMoonlight]

The only time I have been there, 14 months ago, there was a shuttle to Blankenberge which dropped you near the train station.

Edited February 22, 2015 by PurpleMoonlight

[Presto2]

Have mentioned before that in the past we have been to Ghent rather than Bruges. It is a stunning little town and is well worth a visit for somewhere different if there is an excursion. :)

[daiB]

I'm aware that the town of Bruge is a bit of a journey from the port. We don't plan on doing a ships excursion, but does any one know if P&O (Oceana) provide a shuttle bus from the port directly into town (or as near as possible)? And if so - any idea on costs ?

 

 

 

Thanks

 

Fig

 

 

The standard practice is to get the shuttle to Blankenburg station and get the train to Bruges. There is however a walk of about 20 mins at the other end to get to the centre.

[Josy1953]

As other people have said there is a shuttle to Blankenberg which is a small seaside town that is very pleasant to walk around if you don't feel like going on the train to Bruges or Ghent. The shuttle is free, when we were in Zebrugge in December we took the train to Bruges it was 6 euros each return and took about 20 minutes.

[BrianI]

The shuttle bus at Zeebrugge to Blankenberge is free even for saver fares as you are not allowed to walk in the port area. The train to Bruges runs every hour.

Brian

[majortom10]

The shuttle bus at Zeebrugge to Blankenberge is free even for saver fares as you are not allowed to walk in the port area. The train to Bruges runs every hour.

Brian

 

I believe the port authority do a free shuttle bus to the port gates to avoid walking in port area. If you use P&O shuttle bus to Blankenberge unless you have booked a Select fare then there is a charge.

[BrianI]

I believe the port authority do a free shuttle bus to the port gates to avoid walking in port area. If you use P&O shuttle bus to Blankenberge unless you have booked a Select fare then there is a charge.

There is no charge for the P&O shuttle bus. See P&O website.

 

https://ask.pocruises.com/resources/carnivaluk/on-shore/PO_Shuttle_Information

 

Brian

[Floflegs]

We shared a taxi from port gate which took us into the centre of Bruges and came back for us.

[Scriv]

Just confirming there is no charge to anybody for P&O's shuttle bus to Blankenberge - unless it's changed since December.

Edited February 23, 2015 by Scriv

[magandy]

We shared a taxi from port gate which took us into the centre of Bruges and came back for us.

How much did it cost?

[Josy1953]

I believe the port authority do a free shuttle bus to the port gates to avoid walking in port area. If you use P&O shuttle bus to Blankenberge unless you have booked a Select fare then there is a charge.

 

The shuttle was free when we were on a Saver fare on Adonia in December.

[mrbluesea]

Would suggest you look at TomsPortGuides.com. There is an excellent review of travel into Brugge.

[leesam]

As mentioned previously you can get the free bus to the port gate where, there are a line of taxis, they will take you to the centre in market square (approx. 20mins) then you can arrange a pick up time for the return journey, you can also take their phone number just in case there is a problem.

The cost of the taxi is fixed at €50 each way.

[Floflegs]

As mentioned the taxi is €50 each way but if you get a large taxi and share it us very reasonable as it us the same price irrespective of size of taxi, At least it was for us.