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How to get fromBelfast to Ostendby plane, train, busferry, bus or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Ostend by plane, train, busferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)planeBHD - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
    7h 34m
    €135–331

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)planeDUB - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
    4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
    7h 34m
    €75–239

  3. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus814
    21h 21m

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
    4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendetrainIc / ...
    21h 44m
    €105–202

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)planeBHD - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
    7h 23m
    €147–411

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)planeBFS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
    7h 58m
    €119–342

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)planeDUB - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
    9h 13m
    €92–359

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus814
    25h 33m

  9. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to London Victoriabus830
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus814
    26h 3m
    €101–213

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ostend. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 21h 21m.

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