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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €23 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ostend?

The distance between Folkestone and Ostend is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €180 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Folkestone to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ostend bus from?

Folkestone to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ostend train from?

Folkestone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ostend?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend bus arrive?

Folkestone to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 2:30 PM in Folkestone and 3:30 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend train arrive?

Folkestone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 3324+ hotels available in Ostend.

Folkestone to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Ostend by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, tram, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 3m
€24–71
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
6h 26m
€17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 23m
€182–335
Line 104 bus, car ferry, line 17 bus, line 20 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Pencester Roadbus 104 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Loon Plage Cgm to Dunkerque Garebus 17
4. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus 20
5. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
9h 56m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
1h 43m

Folkestone to Ostend by train

51Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Pencester Road, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 26m.

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