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 - €85 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €120 - €650.

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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

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 Int. and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Ostend?

The distance between Chester and Ostend is 774 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 6h 37m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 National Express, 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 6h 37m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Chester to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:33 AM in Chester and 4:33 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6128+ hotels available in Ostend.

Chester to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Ostend by 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
6h 37m
€129–610
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
15h 15m
€48–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
11h 9m
€104–484
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
6h 11m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 39m
€100–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
15h 33m
€55–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
7h 19m
€125–177
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
7h 16m
€69–199
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 37m
€102–330
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 10m
€92–329
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 42m
€112–359

Chester to Ostend by train and foot

33Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 774.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 15h 15m.

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