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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ostend is to bus which costs €70 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €170 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Ostend. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Ostende via Preston, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ostend?

The distance between Blackpool and Ostend is 849 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Blackpool to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ostend bus from?

Blackpool to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ostend train from?

Blackpool to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Ostend?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €170 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Blackpool to Ostend bus arrive?

Blackpool to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 3:17 PM in Blackpool and 4:17 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Blackpool to Ostend train arrive?

Blackpool to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Ostend?

Book your Blackpool to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6068+ hotels available in Ostend.

Blackpool to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Blackpool to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 27m
€177–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
15h 50m
€72–161
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
11h 53m
€78–208
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
7h 4m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 29m
€109–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
14h 53m
€78–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
8h 17m
€110–172
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Luttre to Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 59m
€88–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 40m
€113–318
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 51m
€126–353
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 52m
€162–405

Blackpool to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Ostend.

Launch map view

Distance: 848.9 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ostende via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 15h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.