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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €50 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Ostende via Gent Dampoort perron A5 and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Dover to Ostend?

The distance between Dover and Ostend is 138 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Ostend without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Dover to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostend bus from?

Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ostend train from?

Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Dover to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Dover to Ostend bus arrive?

Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 7:43 PM in Dover and 8:43 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Dover to Ostend train arrive?

Dover to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5751+ hotels available in Ostend.

Dover to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
2h 39m
€50–64
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
4h 41m
€34–43
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 32m
€101–336
Car ferry, tram
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry Dover to Dunkirk
2. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
7h 46m
€35–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
5h 25m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h

Dover to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.5 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dover to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 32m.

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