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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Ostend is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Leith to Ostend?

The distance between Leith and Ostend is 1114 km.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Leith to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Ostend bus from?

Leith to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Ostend?

The best way to get from Leith to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Leith to Ostend bus arrive?

Leith to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leith and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Leith. It is currently 12:04 AM in Leith and 1:04 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Leith to Ostend train arrive?

Leith 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 6087+ hotels available in Ostend.

Leith to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leith 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 Edinburgh Waverley 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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
8h 29m
€165–466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
17h 52m
€64–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
12h 50m
€113–226
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leith to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
9h 24m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 19m
€103–239
Train, bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
15h 46m
€73–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leith to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
10h 31m
€175–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)EDI - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 54m
€79–212
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)EDI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 52m
€100–319
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
8h 33m
€119–424

Leith to Ostend by train

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8h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,113.6 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ostende via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 17h 52m.

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