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How to get fromDublin to Ostendby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain train
    6h 22m
    €59–226

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    12h 55m
    €272–548

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus bus
    5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain train Ic
    18h 45m
    €172–238

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar car
    26h 34m
    €216–503

  5. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train
    6h 33m
    €73–241

  6. Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane plane DUB - EIN
    2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain train
    3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain train
    8h 28m
    €95–312

Dublin to Ostend by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€272Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ostend. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ostende via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 55m.

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