The average train between Edinburgh and Ostend takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Ostend station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Edinburgh to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Edinburgh to Ostend train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Edinburgh and Ostend is 663.4 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 37m.