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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ostend is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 24m.

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 44m and costs €100 - €240.

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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs €110 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 25m and costs €110 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 24m.

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 9:48 PM in Chester and 10:48 PM 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 6062+ hotels available in Ostend.

Chester to Ostend - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
7h 25m
€113–731
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
14h 24m
€56–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
11h 29m
€97–479
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 44m
€100–239
Bus via Chester Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
15h 29m
€58–128
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 18m
€127–179
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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 14m
€76–212
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 23m
€92–349
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 52m
€102–340
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 51m
€120–372
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 41m
€128–419

Chester to Ostend by train, foot, and subway

75Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 24m.

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