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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 7h 50m.

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 2h 57m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m 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 Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central 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 22m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and bus and line 30 bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend bus arrive?

Folkestone to Ostend bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Pencester Road station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 11:10 PM in Folkestone and 12:10 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6123+ hotels available in Ostend.

Folkestone to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Ostend by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Ostend
2h 57m
€52–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
7h 50m
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 22m
€122–413
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
5h 54m
€16–21
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
1h 42m
Line 104 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Pencester Road104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
3. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
6h 39m

Folkestone to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Pencester Road, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 39m.

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