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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct train between London and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from London to Ostend. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from London to Ostend?

The distance between London and Ostend is 485 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from London to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ostend train from?

London to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Ostend?

The best way to get from London to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the time difference between London and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 11:56 PM in London and 12:56 AM in Ostend.

Where does the London to Ostend train arrive?

London to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

Book your London to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5836+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from London to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 26m
€80–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814 / ...
7h 45m
€40–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
3h 8m
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 15m
€99–277
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
4h 16m
€71–99

London to Ostend by train

53Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 485.3 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bruges every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route every 4 hours.

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