The average train between Colchester and Ostend takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Ostend station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Colchester to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Colchester to Ostend train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Ostend is 158.6 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Ostende via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 23m.