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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €100 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Ostende via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Lewes to Ostend?

The distance between Lewes and Ostend is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Lewes to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Ostend bus from?

Lewes to Ostend bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Ostend train from?

Lewes to Ostend train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lewes to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 19m.

Where does the Lewes to Ostend bus arrive?

Lewes to Ostend bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 1:24 PM in Lewes and 2:24 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Lewes to Ostend train arrive?

Lewes to Ostend train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 3270+ hotels available in Ostend.

Lewes to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Ostend. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Ostende via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, Chatham, Gent Dampoort perron A5 and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Lewes to London Victoriatrain
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 49m
€169–319
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 26m
€40–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
10h 2m
€52–104
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
11h 19m

Lewes to Ostend by train, subway, and foot

56Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Ostende via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Ostende via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Gent Dampoort perron A5, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 19, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 11h 19m.

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