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 €70 - €100 and takes 4h 36m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €100.

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 42m.

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 which takes 5h 42m and costs €95 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Brighton to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Ostend train from?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 9:35 PM in Brighton and 10:35 PM 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 5820+ hotels available in Ostend.

Brighton to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Ostend by train (Eurostar), 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
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 42m
€97–384
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
9h 54m
€51–130
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 27m
Train, bus via Sutton
1. Take the train from Brighton to East Croydontrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
11h 9m
€60–139
Drive, car ferry
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 36m
€71–99

Brighton to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 42mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.9 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m.

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