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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €110 - €230 and takes 19h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 7h 45m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Park and Ride, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Inverness to Ostend?

The distance between Inverness and Ostend is 1412 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 12h 18m to get from Inverness to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ostend bus from?

Inverness to Ostend bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ostend train from?

Inverness to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Ostend?

The best way to get from Inverness to Ostend is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs €230 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 50m.

Where does the Inverness to Ostend bus arrive?

Inverness to Ostend bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 5:59 PM in Inverness and 6:59 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Inverness to Ostend train arrive?

Inverness to Ostend train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6128+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Inverness to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
12h 18m
€230–490
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to London EustonInverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
19h 55m
€113–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
20h 22m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Inverness to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
12h 6m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Brussels Airport (BRU)INV - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 19m
€141–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
23h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
13h 14m
€217–310
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)INV - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 45m
€153–388
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
4. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
10h 7m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ABZ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
10h 3m
€148–446
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GLA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
11h 11m
€120–388

Inverness to Ostend by train

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12h 18mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,411.5 km
Duration: 12h 18m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Inverness to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Park and Ride, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 23h 50m.

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