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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Ostend is to bus via Ghent which costs €21 - €35 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Ostende via Farringdon station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Ilford to Ostend?

The distance between Ilford and Ostend is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ilford to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Ostend train from?

Ilford to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Ilford to Ostend?

The best way to get from Ilford to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Ghent, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the time difference between Ilford and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ilford. It is currently 4:51 PM in Ilford and 5:51 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Ilford to Ostend train arrive?

Ilford to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6060+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ilford to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
4h 58m
€98–340
Bus via Ghent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
9h 1m
€21–34
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ilford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 19m
€41–88
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ilford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 2m
€70–98

Ilford to Ostend by train and subway

56Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Ostende via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Upminster, Upminster, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 1m.

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