What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Ostend is to bus via Ghent which costs €21 - €40 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 1m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Ostende via Aldgate station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Basildon to Ostend?

The distance between Basildon and Ostend is 529 km.

How do I travel from Basildon to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €100 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Ostend?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Basildon to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Ostend train from?

Basildon to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Ostend?

The best way to get from Basildon to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 3:59 AM in Basildon and 4:59 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Basildon to Ostend train arrive?

Basildon to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6060+ hotels available in Ostend.

Basildon to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
5h 26m
€105–358
Bus via Ghent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
9h 8m
€21–40
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 38m
€49–107
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 1m
€71–98

Basildon to Ostend by train, foot, and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Basildon to Ostende via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 8m.

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