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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Ostend is to bus which costs €17 - €23 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 31m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Ghent Dampoort and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Ostend?

The distance between Gillingham and Ostend is 542 km.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Gillingham to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Ostend bus from?

Gillingham to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Ostend train from?

Gillingham to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Ostend?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Gillingham to Ostend bus arrive?

Gillingham to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Gillingham and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Gillingham. It is currently 5:21 PM in Gillingham and 6:21 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Gillingham to Ostend train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6064+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Gillingham (Kent) 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
5h 17m
€100–399
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
7h 24m
€18–23
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gillingham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 28m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London VictoriaDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 30m
€49–139
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gillingham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
3h 31m
€62–86

Gillingham to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.6 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 7h 24m.

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