The average train between Ostend and Dover takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Dover. 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 Ostend and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Dover? 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 Ostend to Dover. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Dover station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Ostend to Dover train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Dover train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Ostend to Dover train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Ostend and Dover is 113 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 59m.