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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ostend is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Colchester 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 17m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ostend?

The distance between Colchester and Ostend is 572 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Colchester to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ostend bus from?

Colchester to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ostend train from?

Colchester to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Ostend?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Colchester to Ostend bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Colchester and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 8:56 PM in Colchester and 9:56 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Colchester to Ostend train arrive?

Colchester to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6093+ hotels available in Ostend.

Colchester to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Colchester 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 17m
€116–420
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h
€63–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
9h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
11h 53m
€68–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 35m
€80–112

Colchester to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 53m.

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