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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €100 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Brighton to Ostend?

The distance between Brighton and Ostend is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Brighton to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ostend bus from?

Brighton to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ostend train from?

Brighton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Ostend?

The best way to get from Brighton to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Brighton to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 12:25 AM in Brighton and 1:25 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Brighton to Ostend train arrive?

Brighton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6137+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Ostend by train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 / ...
5h 43m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 42m
€42–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
11h 4m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic
6h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
12h 13m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Ostend.

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Distance: 571.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 13m.

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