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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Luton to Ostend?

The distance between Luton and Ostend is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €95 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Luton to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Ostend bus from?

Luton to Ostend bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Ostend train from?

Luton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Ostend?

The best way to get from Luton to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €95 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Luton to Ostend bus arrive?

Luton to Ostend bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 3:44 AM in Luton and 4:44 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Luton to Ostend train arrive?

Luton to Ostend train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6080+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
4h 57m
€100–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London VictoriaGreenline 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
10h 49m
€41–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
3h 32m
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 4m
€94–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
4h 39m
€83–115

Luton to Ostend by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.8 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Ostende via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via London Victoria, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 49m.

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