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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ostend is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 14h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ostend is to fly and drive which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ostend?

The distance between Liverpool and Ostend is 796 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Liverpool to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ostend bus from?

Liverpool to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ostend train from?

Liverpool to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Ostend?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Liverpool to Ostend bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ostend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 3:13 AM in Liverpool and 4:13 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Liverpool to Ostend train arrive?

Liverpool to Ostend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

Liverpool to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
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 / ...
6h 55m
€206–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
14h 44m
€68–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
13h 59m
€77–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
6h 30m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 59m
€101–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
7h 42m
€104–163
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 5m
€79–276
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Ostendcar
6h 46m
€101–289
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Ostendcar
7h 32m
€113–288

Liverpool to Ostend by train and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Ostende via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 44m.

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