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 €16 - €21 and takes 4h 45m.

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 38m 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 Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 35m.

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 which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 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 which takes 3h 35m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €420 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Dover to Ostend bus arrive?

Dover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:16 AM in Dover and 7:16 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6039+ hotels available in Ostend.

Dover to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Ostend by car ferry, car, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Ostend
2h 38m
€50–64
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 45m
€16–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814 / ...
3h 35m
€17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 35m
€113–418
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
1h 59m

Dover to Ostend by bus and train

45Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.5 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dover Priory to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 35m.

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