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 €40 - €80 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 30m and costs €180 - €210.

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, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

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 and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 via Brussels which takes 5h 20m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 via Brussels which takes 5h 20m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 14m.

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 3:34 PM in Colchester and 4:34 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 20m
€150–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
11h 14m
€41–80
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 30m
€180–201
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 18m
€124–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus N814
11h 15m
€56–95
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 38m
€71–143

Colchester to Ostend by train, subway, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 14m.

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