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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ostend is to bus via London which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €150 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Ostende via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Exeter to Ostend?

The distance between Exeter and Ostend is 768 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €150 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Exeter to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ostend bus from?

Exeter to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Ostend train from?

Exeter to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Ostend?

The best way to get from Exeter to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €150 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Exeter to Ostend bus arrive?

Exeter to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 1:26 AM in Exeter and 2:26 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Exeter to Ostend train arrive?

Exeter to Ostend train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6081+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
6h 46m
€159–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
14h 14m
€53–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
12h 48m
€58–182
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
5h 40m
Fly Exeter to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EXT - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 21m
€136–343
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
13h 59m
€60–133
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
6h 49m
€119–167
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 35m
€158–483
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 34m
€163–395
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 28m
€104–366

Exeter to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.7 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ostende via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 59m.

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