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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €140 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Ostende via Reading, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ostend?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ostend is 669 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Bournemouth to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ostend bus from?

Bournemouth to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ostend train from?

Bournemouth to Ostend train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ostend?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ostend bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 11:32 PM in Bournemouth and 12:32 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ostend train arrive?

Bournemouth to Ostend train services, operated by CrossCountry, arrive at Reading station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6137+ hotels available in Ostend.

Bournemouth to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ostend by train, subway, 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 Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 47m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
5h 45m
€68–137
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
3. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway
4. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
10h 52m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
4h 31m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - 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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
10h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
12h 15m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Ostend.

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Distance: 668.7 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ostende via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 15m.

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