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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ostend is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 28m and costs €60 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Chatham, Ghent Dampoort and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Ostende via Strood, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Ostend?

The distance between Maidstone and Ostend is 555 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Maidstone to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ostend bus from?

Maidstone to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Ostend train from?

Maidstone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Ostend?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Maidstone to Ostend bus arrive?

Maidstone to Ostend bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:51 AM in Maidstone and 1:51 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Maidstone to Ostend train arrive?

Maidstone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6046+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Strood 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 OstendeIc / ...
5h 39m
€108–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-DampoortMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Bruges826 / ...
8h 50m
€20–27
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
2h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London VictoriaAshford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814 / ...
10h 24m
€51–127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ostend
3h 28m
€62–85

Maidstone to Ostend by train

57Weekly Trains

5h 39mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Ostende via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 8h 50m.

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