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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Ostende via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Kent to Ostend?

The distance between Kent and Ostend is 591 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kent to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Ostend train from?

Kent to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Ostend?

The best way to get from Kent to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

What is the time difference between Kent and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 5:29 AM in Kent and 6:29 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Kent to Ostend train arrive?

Kent to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6039+ hotels available in Ostend.

Kent to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 35m
€114–432
Train, bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Bruges814
10h 29m
€48–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeBus
8h 31m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 12m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
10h 14m
€59–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
3h 20m
€59–81

Kent to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 35mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Ostende via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrietsham to Ostende via Maidstone East, Maidstone East station, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron A5, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 5, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 31m.

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