What is the cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Clacton-on-Sea and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Clacton-on-Sea and arriving at Ostende via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend?

The distance between Clacton-on-Sea and Ostend is 600 km.

How do I travel from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend train from?

Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Clacton-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend?

The best way to get from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 15h 7m.

What is the time difference between Clacton-on-Sea and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Clacton-on-Sea. It is currently 12:04 AM in Clacton-on-Sea and 1:04 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend train arrive?

Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6099+ hotels available in Ostend.

Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool Street
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 56m
€110–410
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Clacton-on-Sea to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 52m
€57–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
15h 7m
€79–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Clacton-on-Sea to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 55m
€84–118

Clacton-on-Sea to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.2 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Clacton-on-Sea, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Clacton-on-Sea to Ostende via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Station, Manningtree, Ipswich, Cardinal Park Cinema, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 15h 7m.

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