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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 6m.

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 38m and costs €95 - €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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ostend?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ostend is 662 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 25m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ostend?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 6m.

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 7:43 AM in Bournemouth and 8:43 AM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6113+ hotels available in Ostend.

Bournemouth to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
6h 25m
€116–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
13h 6m
€48–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 46m
€60–188
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
4h 30m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 59m
€97–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
5h 38m
€98–137

Bournemouth to Ostend by train, subway, and bus

56Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 662.5 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Ostende via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 6m.

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