The average train between Brighton and Ostend takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 39m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 24m • 2 changes


14h 6m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 40m • 2 changes


6h 47m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 32m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 32m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 32m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 51m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 32m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Ostend station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Brighton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Brighton to Ostend train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brighton and Ostend is 218.7 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 51m.