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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Ostend is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.

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 35m and costs €70 - €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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

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, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. 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 which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €370.

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 which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.

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 9:10 PM in Brighton and 10:10 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ 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 (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 Intl
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 / ...
5h 43m
€104–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 59m
€45–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London VictoriaBrighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 50m
€50–126
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 27m
Train, bus via Hove
1. Take the train from Hove to London VictoriaLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 57m
€53–138
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 35m
€72–99

Brighton to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 43mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.2 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, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 59m.

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