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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €110 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Calais and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Roubaix and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Chester to Ostend?

The distance between Chester and Ostend is 660 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €110 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Chester to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ostend bus from?

Chester to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ostend train from?

Chester to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Ostend?

The best way to get from Chester to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €110 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Ostend bus arrive?

Chester to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:34 AM in Chester and 4:34 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Chester to Ostend train arrive?

Chester to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 383+ hotels available in Ostend.

Chester to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 18m
€119–734
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Calais to Brugesbus 814
15h 30m
€49–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
11h 7m
€105–485
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
6h 11m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 39m
€95–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814 / ...
16h 15m
€59–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
7h 19m
€125–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 16m
€74–229
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 12m
€97–360
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 40m
€102–340

Chester to Ostend by train, foot, and subway

76Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.6 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Calais, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 15h 30m.

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