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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 16m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Ostend?

The distance between Cheltenham and Ostend is 683 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 36m and costs €110 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Cheltenham to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Ostend bus from?

Cheltenham to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Ostend train from?

Cheltenham to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Ostend?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 36m and costs €110 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 5:50 AM in Cheltenham and 6:50 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Cheltenham to Ostend train arrive?

Cheltenham to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Cheltenham to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cheltenham to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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 / ...
6h 36m
€116–459
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
12h 20m
€53–73
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
5h 8m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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 17m
€133–450
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic
8h 7m
€90–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
13h 10m
€62–116
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
6h 16m
€98–137
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 57m
€162–612
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 55m
€111–340

Cheltenham to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.8 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 20m.

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