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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Ostend is to drive and car ferry which costs €30 - €85 and takes 3h 36m.

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 36m and costs €30 - €85.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Maidstone to Ostend, including transfers.

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 41m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 1:56 AM in Maidstone and 2:56 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 6325+ hotels available in Ostend.

Maidstone to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car 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 Intltrain
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 / ...
5h 41m
€167–308
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 36m
€33–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus N814
6h 41m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
2h 22m

Maidstone to Ostend by train

51Weekly Trains

5h 41mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Ostend.

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Distance: 554.6 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dover, Dover, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 41m.

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