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

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There are 8 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)planeDUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
    5h 51m
    €61–217

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainEil
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendetrainIc / ...
    12h 58m
    €192–565

  3. Ferry, train, bus via London

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus814
    17h 15m
    €166–351

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar
    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)planeDUB - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
    6h 33m
    €85–206

  6. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)planeDUB - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
    7h 34m
    €78–337

  7. Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)planeDUB - EIN
    2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
    3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
    8h 21m
    €122–367

  8. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
    5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendetrainIc / ...
    18h 47m
    €131–210

Dublin to Ostend by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€192Cheapest 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 line 784 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, 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, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 58m.

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