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

The cheapest way to get from England to Ostend is to bus via Dover which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 18m.

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 15m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between England and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs €80 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from England to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Ostend bus from?

England to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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 34m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the England to Ostend bus arrive?

England to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between England and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 5:35 AM in England and 6:35 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 6039+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from England to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
4h 34m
€83–350
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to BrugesN814 / ...
9h 18m
€30–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
9h 3m
€41–95
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 15m
€71–98

England to Ostend by subway and train

56Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bruges every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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