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

The cheapest way to get from England to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €100 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between England and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from England to Ostend?

The distance between England and Ostend is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from England to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Ostend train from?

England to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from England to Ostend?

The best way to get from England to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the time difference between England and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 9:35 AM in England and 10:35 AM in Ostend.

Where does the England to Ostend train arrive?

England to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5836+ hotels available in Ostend.

England to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from England to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 33m
€82–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
8h 42m
€41–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 8m
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 32m
€101–283
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 16m
€71–99

England to Ostend by subway and train

53Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Ostende via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bruges every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route every 4 hours.

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