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 14m.

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 21m and costs €60 - €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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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 31m.

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 via Brussels which takes 4h 31m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 via Brussels which takes 4h 31m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 14m.

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 4:01 PM in England and 5:01 PM 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 5791+ hotels available in Ostend.

England to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 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 via Brussels
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 31m
€78–260
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814 / ...
9h 14m
€31–50
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
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 51m
€58–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
10h 4m
€40–88
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 21m
€64–98

England to Ostend by subway and train

56Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 14m.

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