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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 15h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Ostend is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 45m and costs €190 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Ostende via Norwich, Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int. and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Ostend?

The distance between Lowestoft and Ostend is 711 km.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Lowestoft to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Ostend bus from?

Lowestoft to Ostend bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Ostend train from?

Lowestoft to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Ostend is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Ostend bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Ostend bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lowestoft and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Lowestoft. It is currently 4:53 PM in Lowestoft and 5:53 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Lowestoft to Ostend train arrive?

Lowestoft to Ostend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Lowestoft to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lowestoft to Ostend by train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 32m
€134–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus
15h 56m
€41–66
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Harwich Internationaltrain
2. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
14h 12m
€119–425
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus
14h 46m
€54–113
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
4h 45m
€198–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
5h 52m
€72–147
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h
€191–611
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NWI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 57m
€176–485

Lowestoft to Ostend by train and subway

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7h 32mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.8 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Ostende via Norwich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 46m.

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