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 - €170 and takes 18h 30m.

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 43m and costs €100 - €250.

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 18h 30m.

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 and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

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 31m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 31m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 18h 30m.

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 2:51 AM in Leith and 3:51 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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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 OstendeIc / ...
8h 31m
€164–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
18h 30m
€63–161
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 / ...
13h 37m
€113–222
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 43m
€104–249
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 45m
€73–228
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
€176–249
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 40m
€100–329
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 Gent Sint Pieters Station
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 42m
€76–217
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 21m
€124–433

Leith to Ostend by train

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,113.8 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 30m.

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