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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €150 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ostend?

The distance between Holyhead and Ostend is 908 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €150 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Holyhead to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Ostend train from?

Holyhead to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

What is the time difference between Holyhead and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Holyhead. It is currently 3:10 AM in Holyhead and 4:10 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Holyhead to Ostend train arrive?

Holyhead to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6093+ hotels available in Ostend.

Holyhead to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to London Euston
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 / ...
8h 19m
€153–492
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
14h 20m
€70–118
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London EustonHolyhead - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
12h 29m
€101–252
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
7h 40m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 20m
€109–275
Train, bus via Chester
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
19h 27m
€76–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
8h 47m
€147–209
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
4. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
6. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 50m
€85–248
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
10h 59m
€101–385
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
10h 33m
€110–372
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
10h 39m
€151–487

Holyhead to Ostend by train and foot

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8h 19mAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908.4 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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