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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ostend is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ostend?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ostend is 1113 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ostend bus from?

Edinburgh to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ostend train from?

Edinburgh to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ostend?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ostend bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 12:41 PM in Edinburgh and 1:41 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ostend train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5782+ hotels available in Ostend.

Edinburgh to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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 / ...
8h 34m
€144–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
17h 25m
€53–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
16h
€78–244
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
9h 29m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 1m
€93–246
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
10h 36m
€172–244
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 43m
€73–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 29m
€100–319
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 31m
€131–361
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
8h 50m
€113–352

Edinburgh to Ostend by train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,113.5 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 17h 25m.

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