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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 24m.

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 26m and costs €50 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Ostende via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent Dampoort perron A5 and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs €100 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Kent to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Ostend bus from?

Kent to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

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 34m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Kent to Ostend bus arrive?

Kent to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 9:59 PM in Kent and 10:59 PM 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 5791+ 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, train, 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 Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 34m
€104–352
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
6h 24m
€39–54
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Kent to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
8h 40m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
11h 29m
€52–140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 26m
€52–81

Kent to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 34mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Ostende via Earl Street, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron A5, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 19, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 40m.

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