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 €60 - €160 and takes 18h 53m.

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 6m and costs €100 - €240.

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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

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 Int., Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ostend?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ostend is 1115 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 29m and costs €140 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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 29m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 53m.

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 9:52 PM in Edinburgh and 10:52 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 6081+ 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, 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 Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
8h 29m
€140–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
18h 53m
€64–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 52m
€113–226
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
9h 25m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 6m
€103–239
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
15h 46m
€73–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
10h 32m
€176–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 41m
€79–212
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 40m
€100–319
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 34m
€124–423

Edinburgh to Ostend by train

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8h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,115.3 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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 Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 53m.

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