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How to get fromIreland to Ostendby plane, train, ferry, bus or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train
    6h 21m
    €68–240
  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    32h 46m
    €63–473
  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus bus
    14h 53m
    €147–374
  4. Ferry, train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus bus 814
    24h 37m
    €142–270
  5. Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane ORK - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train
    6h 28m
    €73–337
  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train
    6h 52m
    €88–285
  7. Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane ORK - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain train
    7h 37m
    €119–370
  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUB - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain train
    7h 57m
    €89–288

Ireland to Ostend by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ostend. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Bruxelles-Midi, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burlington Road to Ostend - Coach Parking via Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 14h 53m.

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