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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Ostende via Oxenholme Lake District, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Kendal to Ostend?

The distance between Kendal and Ostend is 888 km.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Kendal to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Ostend train from?

Kendal to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Ostend?

The best way to get from Kendal to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 17h 53m.

What is the time difference between Kendal and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Kendal. It is currently 3:25 AM in Kendal and 4:25 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Kendal to Ostend train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Kendal 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 Oxenholme Lake District 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 17m
€147–506
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
15h 45m
€66–140
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to BrugesN814 / ...
13h 24m
€94–262
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kendal to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
7h 26m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 57m
€111–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
17h 53m
€66–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kendal to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
8h 33m
€144–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 5m
€84–261
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 29m
€103–393
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipley
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
11h 9m
€129–419
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NCL - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
11h 2m
€106–382

Kendal to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.5 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Ostende via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kendal to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 17h 53m.

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